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The Periodic Table
Brandon Hanna
28 episodes
16 hours ago
Welcome to The Periodic Table, a weekly show where we discuss the most interesting science news stories of the week, and the hosts learn WITH you! Science can often be confusing and scary, so let's work with one another to demystify it as we learn more about science together as a community!
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Welcome to The Periodic Table, a weekly show where we discuss the most interesting science news stories of the week, and the hosts learn WITH you! Science can often be confusing and scary, so let's work with one another to demystify it as we learn more about science together as a community!
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The Periodic Table
Bacteria Make ‘Spider Silk’ That’s Stronger Than Steel - 2021NOV08

This week, Garrett McDowell (@GarrettMcDowell) sits down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about bacteria that can make ‘spider silk’ that’s stronger than steel, brainless sponges that contain early echoes of a nervous system, and more!


Topics:

1. Bacteria make ‘spider silk’ that’s stronger than steel

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/innovation-bacteria-spider-silk-stronger-steel-chemistry-engineering

2. Brainless sponges contain early echoes of a nervous system

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/sponge-nervous-system-brain-cells-digest-feed

SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Interview Segment with Garrett:

Brandon will take this time to ask Garrett some questions to spark a fun discussion


Hosted by:

Brandon Hanna

(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

Garrett McDowell

(Writer for Screen Rant, Movie Reviewer, YouTube.com/GarrettMcDowell)


Follow us on Twitter:

@brandonhanna07  @GarrettMcDowell


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@brandonhanna07  @GarrettMcDowell


"The Periodic Table" graphic designed by Jacob Patrick (@JPDeez)

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4 years ago
45 minutes

The Periodic Table
Factory-Grown Food isn’t Science Fiction Anymore - 2021OCT04

This week, Ken Napzok (@KenNapzok) sits down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about factory-grown food and how it isn’t science fiction anymore, the science of why pumpkin spice really does give you the warm fuzzies, and much more!


Topics:

1. Factory-grown food isn’t science fiction anymore

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2021-10-02/factory-grown-food-isn-t-science-fiction-anymore

2. Pumpkin spice really does give you the warm fuzzies — here's the science of why

https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/01/health/pumpkin-spice-smell-wellness/index.html

SPECIAL SEGMENT: - 5 Minutes with Ken:

Brandon will take this time to ask Ken some questions to spark a fun discussion as we get to know Brandon and Ken better!


Hosted by:

Brandon Hanna

(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

Ken Napzok

(Broadcaster, Comedian, Author of “Why We Love Star Wars”, Co-Founder of The Good People Association, Co-Creator of Force Center Podcast)


Follow us on Twitter:

@brandonhanna07  @KenNapzok @goodpeopleGPA @ForceCenterPod


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@brandonhanna07 @kennapzok


Buy Ken's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Love-Star-Wars/dp/1642500003


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4 years ago
1 hour 52 seconds

The Periodic Table
Fossil Footprints Show Humans in North America More Than 21,000 Years Ago - 2021SEP27

This week, Raul Alejandro Mendoza (@thenerdychicano) sits down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about the fossil footprints that show humans in North America more than 21,000 years ago, synthetic trees could tap underground water in arid areas, and more!


Topics:

1. Fossil footprints show humans in North America more than 21,000 years ago

https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/fossil-footprints-show-humans-north-america-21000-years-ago-rcna2169

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/footprints-ghost-tracks-prehistoric-humans-americas

2. Synthetic trees could tap underground water in arid areas

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/innovation-synthetic-trees-could-tap-underground-water-in-arid-areas

SPECIAL SEGMENT: - The Periodic Table of Lies:

Brandon will provide Raul with a handful of different periodic table elements, some real and some fictional. Raul will have to guess which are real before the two discuss the elements and learn more about them!


Hosted by:

Brandon Hanna

(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

Raul Alejandro Mendoza

(Director, Writer, Creator of The Nerd Corps and Cyclops Films)


Follow us on Twitter:

@brandonhanna07  @thenerdychicano @thenerdcorps_


Follow us on Instagram:

@brandonhanna07 @thenerdychicano @thenerdcorps @cyclopsfilms @beforeileavefilm


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4 years ago
41 minutes 37 seconds

The Periodic Table
Potty-Trained Cattle Could Help Reduce Pollution - 2021SEP20

This week, PJ Campbell (@PJ_Campbell) sits down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about potty-trained cattle could help reduce pollution, the science behind MLB's sticky stuff, and how Marguerite Vogt transformed the study of all viruses!


Topics:

1. Potty-trained cattle could help reduce pollution

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/cow-cattle-pee-potty-training-bathroom-pollution-ammonia

2. The science behind MLB's sticky stuff

https://www.livescience.com/fda-grants-full-approval-pfizer-biontech-covid-vaccine.html

SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Scientist Spotlight:

By taking on poliovirus, Marguerite Vogt transformed the study of all viruses

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/marguerite-vogt-polio-virus-lab-research-virology


Hosted by:

Brandon Hanna

(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

PJ Campbell

(Host, Producer, Off (the) Rails Network, Head Writer of The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)


Follow us on Twitter:

@brandonhanna07  @PJ_Campbell


Follow us on Instagram:

@brandonhanna07  @PJ_Campbell


"The Periodic Table" graphic designed by Jacob Patrick (@JPDeez)

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4 years ago
47 minutes 7 seconds

The Periodic Table
‘Ghost Games’ Spotlight the Psychological Effect Fans Have on Referees - 2021AUG24

This week, join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about ‘Ghost games’ spotlight the psychological effect fans have on referees, FDA grants full approval for Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus, and Vera Rubin’s work on dark matter led to a paradigm shift in cosmology!


Topics:

1. ‘Ghost games’ spotlight the psychological effect fans have on referees

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/sports-soccer-ghost-games-psychology-fans-referee-pandemic

2. FDA grants full approval for Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus

https://www.livescience.com/fda-grants-full-approval-pfizer-biontech-covid-vaccine.html

SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Scientist Spotlight:

Vera Rubin’s work on dark matter led to a paradigm shift in cosmology

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/vera-rubin-biography-ashley-yeager-dark-matter-cosmology


Hosted by:

Brandon Hanna

(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)


Follow us on Twitter:

@brandonhanna07 


Follow us on Instagram:

@brandonhanna07


"The Periodic Table" graphic designed by Jacob Patrick (@JPDeez)

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4 years ago
37 minutes 41 seconds

The Periodic Table
Scientists Convert Plastic Waste into Vanilla Flavoring - 2021JUN22

This week, Robert Adams (@RobertAdamsMLP) and Chris Adams (@ChrisAdamsMLP) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about scientists convert plastic waste into vanilla flavoring, the clean power of starch, and a new special segment!


Topics:

1. Scientists convert plastic waste into vanilla flavoring

https://www.livescience.com/vanilla-flavor-plastic-waste.html

2. The clean power of starch

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/dgi-tcp062121.php

SPECIAL SEGMENT: - The Tag Line (Game)

Hosts come up with Fake Movie Titles, Plot Synopsis, and Taglines based on science news article headlines


Hosted by:

Brandon Hanna

(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

Chris Adams

(Owner of Method Living Productions, Twitch Streamer, FCL Competitor, and Host of Cinefanatics on YouTube)

Robert Adams

(Host of Cinefanatics on YouTube, FCL Competitor)


Follow us on Twitter:

@brandonhanna07 @RobertAdamsMLP @ChrisAdamsMLP @CinefanaticsMLP


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@brandonhanna07 @RobertAdamsMLP @ChrisAdamsMLP @CinefanaticsMLP


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4 years ago
52 minutes 41 seconds

The Periodic Table
Gravitational Waves Confirm A Black Hole Law Predicted by Stephen Hawking - 2021JUN15

This week, Frank Janisch (@FrankieJ29) sits down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about gravitational waves confirm a black hole law predicted by Stephen Hawking, pond scum can release a paralyzing pollutant into the air, and why we should abolish the left turn, according to science!


Topics:

1. Gravitational waves confirm a black hole law predicted by Stephen Hawking

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/gravitational-waves-confirm-black-hole-law-predicted-stephen-hawking

2. Pond scum can release a paralyzing pollutant into the air

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/pond-scum-airborne-paralyzing-pollutant-anatoxin-atx

SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right*:

*(But Three Rights Make A Left)

Why we Should Abolish the Left Turn, According to Science

https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a36620755/eliminate-left-turns/


Hosted by:

Brandon Hanna

(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

Frank Janisch

(Host, The Schmoedown Rundown, The Schmoedown Entertainment Network)


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@brandonhanna07 @FrankieJ29


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@brandonhanna07 @FrankieJ29


"The Periodic Table" graphic designed by Jacob Patrick (@JPDeez)

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4 years ago
46 minutes 24 seconds

The Periodic Table
Cities Have their Own Distinct Microbial Fingerprints - 2021JUN01

This week, Alex Damon (@StarWarsExplain) and Mollie Damon (@MollieDamon) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about cities have their own distinct microbial fingerprints, a sweet father-son bond inspires tasty new molecule models, and how to become an outdoor scientist at home!


Topics:

1. Cities have their own distinct microbial fingerprints

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/05/cities-have-their-own-distinct-microbial-fingerprints

2. A sweet father-son bond inspires tasty new molecule models

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/molecule-models-blind-protein-candy-chemistry

SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Science At Home:

Become an Outdoor Scientist

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/29/at-home/become-an-outdoor-scientist.html


Hosted by:

Brandon Hanna

(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

Alex Damon

(Star Wars Explained on YouTube, Longest Reigning Movie Trivia Schmoedown Star Wars Champion)

Mollie Damon

(Co-Host of A Certain Point of View, Manager of Star Wars Explained, Twitch Streamer, Movie Trivia Schmoedown Maverick)


Follow us on Twitter:

@brandonhanna07 @StarWarsExplain @MollieDamon


Follow us on Instagram:

@brandonhanna07 @StarWarsExplained @molliemander


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4 years ago
39 minutes 32 seconds

The Periodic Table
New Device Gets Power From 5G Signals Grabbed From the Air - 2021MAY18

This week, Roxy Striar (@roxystriar) and PJ Campbell (@PJ_Campbell) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about a new device gets power from 5G signals grabbed from the air, brain implants turn imagined handwriting into text on a screen, and the worst types of drinks for your liver, according to science!


Topics:

1. New device gets power from 5G signals grabbed from the air

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/innovation-new-device-gets-power-from-5g-signals

2. Brain implants turn imagined handwriting into text on a screen

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/brain-implants-translate-handwriting-text

SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Healthy Habits:

The Worst Types of Drinks for Your Liver, According to Science https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/worst-types-drinks-liver-according-133722768.html


Hosted by:

Brandon Hanna

(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

PJ Campbell

(Host, Producer, The PJ Campbell Network, Head Writer of The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

Roxy Striar

(Actress, Host, Writer, The Whirl Girls, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)


Follow us on Twitter:

@brandonhanna07 @roxystriar @PJ_Campbell


Follow us on Instagram:

@brandonhanna07 @roxystriar @PJ_Campbell


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4 years ago
51 minutes 27 seconds

The Periodic Table
Scientists Remotely Controlled the Social Behavior of Mice with Light - 2021MAY11

This week, Michael Chu (@michaelchu4real) and PJ Campbell (@PJ_Campbell) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about scientists remotely controlled the social behavior of mice with light, most people will add something — even when subtracting makes more sense, and a college student from Uganda brings her computer science education home!


Topics:

1. Scientists remotely controlled the social behavior of mice with light

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/optogenetics-social-behavior-brains-mice-light

2. Most people will add something — even when subtracting makes more sense

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/psychology-numbers-people-add-default-subtract-better

SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Scientist Spotlight:

College student from Uganda brings her computer science education home

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/berkeley-student-from-uganda-teaches-computer-science-to-girls-back-home/


Hosted by:

Brandon Hanna

(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

Michael Chu

(Host of 'Chu on This')

PJ Campbell

(Host, Producer, The PJ Campbell Network, Head Writer of The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)


Follow us on Twitter:

@brandonhanna07 @michaelchu4real @PJ_Campbell


Follow us on Instagram:

@brandonhanna07 @PJ_Campbell


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4 years ago
40 minutes 46 seconds

The Periodic Table
Why Are Scientists Burying 2,000 Pairs of Underpants in Switzerland? - 2021APR26

This week, Michael Chu (@michaelchu4real) sits down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about scientists burying 2,000 pairs of underpants in Switzerland, a new technique could make some plastic trash compostable at home, and a Mars Mission Report!


Topics:

1. Scientists are burying 2,000 pairs of underpants in Switzerland

https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/scientists-are-burying-2000-pairs-of-underpants-in-switzerland/

2. A new technique could make some plastic trash compostable at home

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/plastic-compost-new-enzyme-technique-biodegradable

SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Mars Mission Report:

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Flies Faster, Farther on Third Flight

https://mars.nasa.gov/news/8930/nasas-ingenuity-mars-helicopter-flies-faster-farther-on-third-flight/

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Makes Oxygen on Mars for First Time

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/nasas-perseverance-rover-makes-oxygen-on-mars-for-first-time/


Hosted by:

Brandon Hanna

(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

Michael Chu

(Host of 'Chu on This')


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@brandonhanna07 @michaelchu4real


Follow us on Instagram:

@brandonhanna07 


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4 years ago
48 minutes 51 seconds

The Periodic Table
Earth Sweeps Up 5,200 Tons of Extraterrestrial Dust Each Year - 2021APR17

This week, John Kaiser (@kaisersaysso) and Alex Marzona (@alexmarzona) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about Earth sweeps up 5,200 tons of extraterrestrial dust each year, bandages made from crab shells speed healing, and six tips to build more movement into your day!


Topics:

1. Earth sweeps up 5,200 tons of extraterrestrial dust each year

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/earth-extraterrestrial-space-dust-weight-meteorite

2. Bandages made from crab shells speed healing

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/innovation-bandages-chitin-crab-shells-faster-healing

SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Healthy Habits: Six tips to build more movement into your day

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/six-tips-to-add-activity-movement-into-daily-routine


Hosted by:

Brandon Hanna

(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

John Kaiser

(Producer, Actor & Comedian, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

Alex Marzona

(Musician, Associate Producer at The Schmoedown Entertainment Network)


Follow us on Twitter:

@brandonhanna07 @kaisersaysso @alexmarzona


Follow us on Instagram:

@brandonhanna07 @marzona @jk_kaiser


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4 years ago
49 minutes 8 seconds

The Periodic Table
Muon Experiment Breaks the Laws of Physics? Not so Fast! - 2021APR11

This week, Dwain Burke (@burkemade) sits down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about the Muon experiment that breaks the laws of physics, microscopic images reveal the science and beauty of face masks, and Mysterious X-rays are flaring out of Uranus!


Topics:

1. Muon Experiment Breaks the Laws of Physics? Not so Fast

https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/a-bluffers-guide-to-the-new-fundamental-law-of-nature/

2. Microscopic images reveal the science and beauty of face masks

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/covid-coronavirus-face-masks-microscopic-images

SPECIAL SEGMENT: - What Did You Just Say?: Mysterious X-rays are flaring out of Uranus

https://www.livescience.com/uranus-x-ray-radiation-detected.html


Hosted by:

Brandon Hanna

(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

Dwain Burke

(Streamer and Creator of Burke Made, Engineer/Cam Operator for SEN and The Gucciverse)


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@brandonhanna07 @burkemade


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@brandonhanna07 @burkemade


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4 years ago
42 minutes 50 seconds

The Periodic Table
DNA Can Be Collected From Air - 2021APR02

This week, Mara Knopic (@thatmara) and James Maple (@jamesmapleactor) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about DNA can be collected from air, the science and technology that can help save the ocean, uranium ‘snowflakes’ could set off thermonuclear explosions of dead stars, and the viral TikTok that explains vaccine science!


Topics:

1. DNA can be collected from air, scientists show for first time

https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/dna-can-be-collected-from-air-scientists-show-for-first-time/ 

2. The science and technology that can help save the ocean

https://www.technologyreview.com/2021/03/29/1021374/the-science-and-technology-that-can-help-save-the-ocean/ 

3. Uranium ‘snowflakes’ could set off thermonuclear explosions of dead stars

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/dead-stars-uranium-snowflakes-thermonuclear-supernova-explosions 

SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Let’s Get Social: The Viral TikTok That Explains Vaccine Science — And Makes You Laugh

https://news.wfsu.org/all-npr-news/2021-04-01/the-viral-tiktok-video-that-explains-vaccine-science-and-makes-you-laugh 


Hosted by:

Brandon Hanna

(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

Mara Knopic 

(Nuclear Reactor Operator and Nuclear Operations Instructor, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

James Maple

(TV Host, Actor & Comedian, AfterBuzz TV)


Follow us on Twitter:

@brandonhanna07 @jamesmapleactor @thatmara


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@brandonhanna07 @terrelljamesmaple @thatmarala


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4 years ago
48 minutes 3 seconds

The Periodic Table
The ‘USS Jellyfish’ Emits Strange Radio Waves from a Distant Galaxy Cluster - 2021MAR27

This week, Felix Morritt (@FelixMorritt) and Christina Vee (@Christy_Vee_) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about the ‘USS Jellyfish’ emits strange radio waves from a distant galaxy cluster, scientists find deep-sea bacteria that are invisible to the human immune system, and a rabbit that walks on its ‘hands!'


Topics:

1. The ‘USS Jellyfish’ emits strange radio waves from a distant galaxy cluster 

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/uss-jellyfish-galaxy-cluster-strange-radio-waves

2. Scientists find deep-sea bacteria that are invisible to the human immune system

https://www.livescience.com/deep-sea-bacteria-invisible-to-human-immune-system.html

SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Cute Animals: This rabbit walks on its ‘hands.’ Scientists think they’ve found the genetic reason why

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/03/rabbit-walks-its-hands-scientists-think-they-ve-found-genetic-reason-why


Hosted by:

Brandon Hanna

(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

Felix Morritt

(Actor, Movie Trivia Schmoedown, Webby nominated Associate Director of media planning for Amazon Prime Video)

Christina Vee

(Teacher, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)


Follow us on Twitter:

@brandonhanna07 @FelixMorritt @Christy_Vee_


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@brandonhanna07


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4 years ago
43 minutes 6 seconds

The Periodic Table
Perseverance Has Landed on Mars! - 2021FEB21

This week, Sabrina Ramirez (@sabrinaxmonica) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about Perseverance landing on Mars, scientists entering people’s dreams, and the wonderful world of fermented foods!


Topics:

1. Perseverance lands on Mars!

https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/touchdown-nasas-mars-perseverance-rover-safely-lands-on-red-planet 

https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-s-perseverance-rover-sends-sneak-peek-of-mars-landing 

https://www.nasa.gov/feature/jpl/nasa-s-mars-helicopter-reports-in 

2. Scientists entered people’s dreams and got them ‘talking’

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/02/scientists-entered-peoples-dreams-and-got-them-talking 

SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Food Science: Is it a good idea to ferment this?

(See the wonderful world of fermented foods on one delicious chart)

https://www.popsci.com/story/science/different-fermented-foods-chart/


Hosted by:

Brandon Hanna

(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

Sabrina Ramirez

(First Cut, The Meaning of Podcast, Geeks of Color, The Schmoedown Entertainment Network)


Follow us on Twitter:

@brandonhanna07 @sabrinaxmonica


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@brandonhanna07 @sabrinaxmonica


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4 years ago
45 minutes 18 seconds

The Periodic Table
New Technology Can Get Inside Your Head - 2021FEB13

This week, PJ Campbell (@pj_campbell) and Mark Ellis (@markellislive) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about new technology that can get inside your head, beer science, and 'Science Moms' work to educate children on impact of climate change!


Topics:

1. New technology can get inside your head. Are you ready?

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/brain-implant-tech-mental-data-privacy-ethics

2. From homebrewing to brewery: It's all about beer science

https://abc7chicago.com/localish/learn-the-science-of-beer-at-vallensons-brewing-company/10004438/

SPECIAL SEGMENT: Scientists Spotlight: 'Science Moms'

('Science Moms' work to educate children on impact of climate change)

https://www.abc15.com/weather/science-moms-work-to-educate-children-on-impact-of-climate-change


Hosted by:

Brandon Hanna

(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

PJ Campbell

(Host, Producer, The PJ Campbell Network, Head Writer of The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

Mark Ellis

(Comedian, Schmoe, Dog Stepfather, Rotten Tomatoes “Versus” on Peacock TV)


Follow us on Twitter:

@brandonhanna07 @pj_campbell @markellislive


Follow us on Instagram:

@brandonhanna07 @pj_campbell @markellislive


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4 years ago
54 minutes 14 seconds

The Periodic Table
Scientists Have Taught Spinach to Send Emails - 2021FEB06

This week, James White (@G4TOR24) and Dwain Burke (@burkemade) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about scientists have taught spinach to send emails, a new chameleon species may be the world’s tiniest reptile, and the viral video of Mars circulating around Twitter!


Topics:

1. Scientists Have Taught Spinach to Send Emails and it Could Warn Us About Climate Change

https://www.euronews.com/living/2021/02/01/scientists-have-taught-spinach-to-send-emails-and-it-could-warn-us-about-climate-change

2. A new chameleon species may be the world’s tiniest reptile

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/new-tiny-chameleon-species-may-be-world-smallest-reptile

SPECIAL SEGMENT: Let’s Get Social: Viral Video of Mars Circulating around Twitter

(The surface of Mars as seen by Curiosity Rover with the sound of the Martian winds captured by InSight lander)

https://twitter.com/wonderofscience/status/1357494007878746112


More information on InSight lander: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/jpl/nasas-insight-hears-peculiar-sounds-on-mars


Hosted by:

Brandon Hanna

(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

James White

(The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

Dwain Burke

(Streamer and Creator of Burke Made, Engineer/Cam Operator for SEN and The Gucciverse)


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@brandonhanna07 @G4TOR24 @burkemade


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A New Catalyst Turns Greenhouse Gas into Jet Fuel - 2021JAN30

This week, Jonathan Rome (@ItsJohnnyRome) and Alex Marzona (@AlexMarzona) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about a new catalyst turns greenhouse gas into jet fuel,  ultra-precise lasers remove cancer cells without damaging nearby tissue, and Why do wombats poop cubes? Scientists may finally have the answer!


Topics:

1. A new catalyst turns greenhouse gas into jet fuel

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/new-iron-based-catalyst-converts-carbon-dioxide-jet-fuel

2. Ultra-precise lasers remove cancer cells without damaging nearby tissue

https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/ultra-precise-lasers-remove-cancer-cells-without-damaging-nearby-tissue/

SPECIAL SEGMENT: What a Load of Crap

(Why do wombats poop cubes? Scientists may finally have the answer)

https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/29/australia/wombat-poop-cubes-intl-scli-scn/index.html


Hosted by:

Brandon Hanna

(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

Alex Marzona

(Musician, Associate Producer at The Schmoedown Entertainment Network)

Jonathan Rome

(Filmmaker, Co-Host of The First View Podcast, Video Editor and Writer for Geeks of Color)


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@brandonhanna07 @ItsJohnnyRome @AlexMarzona


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@brandonhanna07 @itsjohnnyrome @marzona


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Giant Worms May Have Burrowed into the Ancient Seafloor to Ambush Prey - 2021JAN23

This week, Maxwell Haddad (@cinemaxwell) and Sean Sullivan (@suitupsully) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about giant worms may have burrowed into the ancient seafloor to ambush prey, German scientists make paralyzed mice walk again, and What is Going on With Tik Tok’s Sea Shanty Trend?


Topics:

1. Giant worms may have burrowed into the ancient seafloor to ambush prey

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/giant-bobbit-worms-burrow-fossils-seafloor-ambush-prey

2. German scientists make paralyzed mice walk again

https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/german-scientists-make-paralyzed-mice-walk-rcna235

SPECIAL SEGMENT: Let’s Get Social:

What is Going on With Tik Tok’s Sea Shanty Trend?

(TikTok'S Sea Shanty Obsession Reveals How Music Can Hijack Your Brain)

https://www.inverse.com/science/science-of-sea-shanty-tiktok-explained


Hosted by:

Brandon Hanna

(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

Maxwell Haddad

(Theater Producer and Co-Host at The PJ Campbell Network)

Sean Sullivan

(The Movie Trivia Schmoedown, The PJ Campbell Network)


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@brandonhanna07 @cinemaxwell @suitupsully


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@brandonhanna07 @cinemaxwellinc @suitupsully


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Welcome to The Periodic Table, a weekly show where we discuss the most interesting science news stories of the week, and the hosts learn WITH you! Science can often be confusing and scary, so let's work with one another to demystify it as we learn more about science together as a community!