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Season 2014

  • S2014E01 Why THE FLASH Is Faster Than You Think!

    • October 2, 2014
    • YouTube

    No doubt THE FLASH is fast. But is he fast enough to be the only person REALLY living in the present? How does he see time compared to humans and animals? Check it out on the premiere episode of Because Science with Nerdist Science Editor Kyle Hill.

  • S2014E02 How Does THE WALKING DEAD Zombie Virus Work

    • October 9, 2014
    • YouTube

    THE WALKING DEAD: arguably one of the most popular zombie stories of the generation. But if everyone in TWD already has the virus according to the end of season 1, exactly WHAT is doing the killing?

  • S2014E03 Nature's Real Life MONSTERS!

    • October 16, 2014
    • YouTube

    When one thinks of monsters, Frankenstein, vampires and werewolves are probably the first thing that come to mind. But Nature has been making monsters millions of years before goosebumps were even a thing!

  • S2014E04 The Science of GHOSTS!

    • October 23, 2014
    • YouTube

    Nearly 3/4ths of Americans believe in some sort of paranormal, whether that be ghosts, hauntings, or ESP. But scientifically, what explains why we feel a spooky presence in a condemned building or see spirits in the dead of night?

  • S2014E05 Top 3 SCARIEST THINGS in Real Life!

    • October 30, 2014
    • YouTube

    From Chernobyl and the chemical LOX (liquid oxygen), watch Kyle run down some of the scariest things that ACTUALLY exist.

  • S2014E06 Could INTERSTELLAR’s Wormhole be a Time Machine?

    • November 7, 2014
    • YouTube

    Christopher Nolan's INTERSTELLAR pulls real life theories to show a fantastic vision of space travel. But how does the science work out? Can we really turn wormholes into a time machine?

  • S2014E07 Science of HALO's Ringworlds

    • November 13, 2014
    • YouTube

    We have super-soldiers and been to space, but realistically, is it possible to create HALO's ringworld with our current technology?

  • S2014E08 The Real Science in the HUNGER GAMES

    • November 20, 2014
    • YouTube

    Delve into the science of THE HUNGER GAMES's genetically modified creatures, some of their real life counterparts and how that science is being used to better mankind.

  • S2014E09 The IMITATION GAME's Enigma Machine Science!

    • November 27, 2014
    • YouTube

    Benedict Cumberbatch plays Alan Turing in The Imitation Game, a key figure in cracking Nazi Germany's Enigma code that helped the Allies win World War II. But what's the science behind the Enigma Machine and the Bombe, the invention Turing used to decode it?

  • S2014E10 Why Can't Anyone Lift THOR's Hammer

    • December 4, 2014
    • YouTube

    Why can't anyone but THOR lift his hammer, Mjölnir? Why does that puddle on the road disappear when you get near it? Is there every any new matter or are we all just drinking recycled dinosaur pee?

  • S2014E11 How Do Dragons Breathe Fire?

    • December 11, 2014
    • YouTube

    In celebration of THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES, Kyle explains the science behind Smaug and how dragons breathe fire.

  • S2014E12 How FAST is Santa Claus?

    • December 18, 2014
    • YouTube

    How fast would Santa have to go to deliver presents to all the good little girls and boys on his list in one night?

  • S2014E13 New Years Resolution Psychology!

    • December 25, 2014
    • YouTube

    77% of people manage to keep their New Years Resolutions after a week, yet only 19% made it to two years. But don’t despair, as science has ways to help us commit to our resolution as best we can!

Season 2015

  • S2015E01 Top 5 Science Stories of 2014!

    • January 1, 2015
    • YouTube

    Paralyzed man walks again! New dinosaur discoveries! We landed a spacecraft on a comet!! 2014 was a mind-blowing year for science.

  • S2015E02 Can We Have Star Wars' Lightsabers in Real Life?

    • January 8, 2015
    • YouTube

    What are lightsabers made of? What's actually plausible about them, and can we have them in real life?

  • S2015E03 Do STAR TREK's Transporters Turn You Into a Different Person?

    • January 15, 2015
    • YouTube

    Beam me up, Scotty! When STAR TREK's transporter takes apart Captain Picard and his team and reassemble them at their destination, are they really the same people?

  • S2015E04 How Doctor Who's TARDIS is Bigger on the Inside

    • January 22, 2015
    • YouTube

    How is it possible for The Doctor's Tardis to be bigger on the inside? Is the Assassin's Creed Leap of Faith possible in real life? How do we go about executing artificial gravity?

  • S2015E05 How Does THOR Fly?

    • January 29, 2015
    • YouTube

    According to Stan Lee, THOR flies using "Hammer Propulsion," but how does it work?

  • S2015E06 How Fast Will ZOMBIES Take Over The World?

    • February 5, 2015
    • YouTube

    Just how dangerous would a zombie epidemic be? How fast will we get screwed when they eventually take over the world, and can we stop them?!

  • S2015E07 Real Life CUPID is TERRIFYING!

    • February 12, 2015
    • YouTube

    Valentine's Day is two days away and Cupid's getting ready to enchant the hearts of romance fanatics around the world. But what would Cupid look like in real life? How would it feel to be struck by one of his arrows?

  • S2015E08 How MARY POPPINS Flies & More

    • February 19, 2015
    • YouTube

    What's the wind velocity required to help Mary Poppins fly through the air? Is it possible to swim through a pool of coins like Scrooge McDuck in Duck Tales? What's the science behind vampires and lycanthropy?

  • S2015E09 ZELDA Timeline According to Quantum Mechanics

    • February 26, 2015
    • YouTube

    Is there a real way we can have three separate Zelda universes? Kyle makes sense of the Legend of Zelda timeline with science.

  • S2015E10 Understanding Consciousness in CHAPPIE

    • March 5, 2015
    • YouTube

    What is consciousness? Why does it feel like there's so much more inside our heads then 1.5 kilos of squishy meat? Are we ALL Chappie?! Kyle tackles what it means to be human and conscious.

  • S2015E11 Can ADVENTURE TIME'S Land of Ooo Happen in Real Life?

    • March 12, 2015
    • YouTube

    ADVENTURE TIME takes place in the Land of Ooo, a post-apocalyptic world one thousand years after a global nuclear war. But how bad would the war have to be to wipe Earth of humanity?

  • S2015E12 How Much Would a DEATH STAR Cost?

    • March 19, 2015
    • YouTube

    What are the costs and energy specifications of the Death Star from Star Wars? It's Imperial Engineering 101.

  • S2015E13 Does SCOOBY-DOO have a Speech Disorder?

    • March 26, 2015
    • YouTube

    Is Scooby-Doo's infamous way of speaking actually the result of a speech disorder? What speech disorder does he have?

  • S2015E14 Why is the HULK Green?

    • April 2, 2015
    • YouTube

    Why is the HULK green? Is he just one big bruise? Go behind the science of Bruce Banner's mad transformation.

  • S2015E15 Why Doesn’t IRON MAN’s Suit Kill Him?

    • April 9, 2015
    • YouTube

    Why doesn't Tony Stark's insides turn into goo as he accelerates in his suit? Kyle dives into the inertia of Iron Man.

  • S2015E16 How Does DAREDEVIL See Without Sight?

    • April 16, 2015
    • YouTube

    How does DAREDEVIL protect his neighborhood despite being blind? Kyle tells you all about echolocation and how we can all be more Daredevil-like.

  • S2015E17 How Does CAPTAIN AMERICA's Super-Soldier Serum Work?

    • April 23, 2015
    • YouTube

    Comics aren't always realistic, but Kyle explains how one day science might be able to create Captain America's super-soldier serum.

  • S2015E18 How Soon Will We Reach ULTRON-level AI?

    • April 30, 2015
    • YouTube

    Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk often warn us about the potential dangers of advanced AI. But how soon will we see sentient, Ultron-level AI? Just when will we reach the point of singularity? Should we be wary of Siri?!

  • S2015E19 GAME OF THRONES Science - Dragons, Hodor & More

    • May 7, 2015
    • YouTube

    How many people do Daenerys' dragons eat daily? Why can Hodor only say his name? Is it really possible to crush a human skull in with one's bare hands?

  • S2015E20 Will We Ever Have a MAD MAX Gas Shortage?

    • May 14, 2015
    • YouTube

    In the MAD MAX universe, gasoline is a precious resource. But will we ever experience this kind of apocalyptic fuel shortage scenario in real life? Kyle explores the concept of peak oil and modern drilling techniques.

  • S2015E21 How Does QUICKSILVER Listen to Music?

    • May 21, 2015
    • YouTube

    How does QUICKSILVER hear the music from his Walkman at its original speed despite his speeding up? Does he hear differently from the rest of us?

  • S2015E22 What’s in SPIDER-MAN'S Web-Shooters?

    • May 28, 2015
    • YouTube

    What's the secret to the strength of Spider-Man's web-shooters? And how do the mechanical shooters differ from the organic ones?

  • S2015E23 We Already Have Human Clones: Identical Twins

    • June 4, 2015
    • YouTube

    What is nature’s version of human clones? Identical Twins! But, how do they happen? Are they really THAT identical?

  • S2015E24 Can We Bring Back EXTINCT Animals?

    • June 11, 2015
    • YouTube

    With Jurassic World coming out this week, we explore the science of bringing back the dinosaurs. Is it actually possible? Kyle explains the science of de-extinction.

  • S2015E25 Can DOCTOR WHO’s Sonic Screwdriver Actually Be Made?

    • June 18, 2015
    • YouTube

    Ever wondered if we could really manipulate objects with sound like the Doctor? Kyle explores the science of the Sonic Screwdriver.

  • S2015E26 Should You Eat BRAINS?

    • June 25, 2015
    • YouTube

    Do you find the human meals on Hannibal appetizing? But could eating human brains destroy your own? Kyle digs into cannibalism.

  • S2015E27 How Does a TERMINATOR’S Skin Survive?

    • July 2, 2015
    • YouTube

    Terminator: Genisys is coming! Kyle explores the real world possibilities of a Terminator’s skin.

  • S2015E28 How Do POKEBALLS Really Work?

    • July 9, 2015
    • YouTube

    Gotta catch ‘em all! But how do Pokeballs actually capture and hold Pokemon?

  • S2015E29 How Does ANT MAN's Suit Work?

    • July 16, 2015
    • YouTube

    Ant Man hits theaters this week, so we look at the science of small.

  • S2015E30 How Does BATMAN’S Cape Glide?

    • July 23, 2015
    • YouTube

    Batman: Arkham Knight has shown us the joy gliding over Gotham City, but how would that work in real life? Kyle breaks down the numbers.

  • S2015E31 How Big Could a TITAN Be in Real Life?

    • July 30, 2015
    • YouTube

    Ever wonder how a Titan from Attack on Titan would look in the real world? Kyle cuts them down to size.

  • S2015E32 Is HUMAN TORCH-Like Combustion Possible?

    • August 6, 2015
    • YouTube

    Flame on! Is it even possible to be like the Fantastic Four’s Human Torch and suddenly burst into flame? Kyle burns the midnight oil to find out.

  • S2015E33 How Does DRAGON BALL Z's Time Chamber Work?

    • August 13, 2015
    • YouTube

    Everyone could use a little more time well Dragon Ball Z had their own solution! Kyle goes over 9000 with the details.

  • S2015E34 Why Doesn’t Anyone Recognize SUPERMAN?

    • August 20, 2015
    • YouTube

    Clark Kent IS Superman, but why can no one see it?? Kyle explores the science behind the worst kept secret identity.

  • S2015E35 Fast and Slow ZOMBIES, Is There a Scientific Difference?

    • August 27, 2015
    • YouTube

    The Walking Dead and 28 Days Later show us that fast or slow zombies are both terrifying, but is there a scientific difference between them? Kyle picks their brains.

  • S2015E36 Could THE MATRIX Actually Be Powered By Human Batteries?

    • September 3, 2015
    • YouTube

    The Matrix showed us a future where humans are used to power the biggest simulation ever, but is that really possible? Kyle plugs in to find out.

  • S2015E37 How Does The GHOSTBUSTERS Proton Pack Work?

    • September 10, 2015
    • YouTube

    We ain’t afraid of no ghost, but we are afraid of the Ghostbusters Proton Pack. Kyle explains why.

  • S2015E38 What Is in JOKER Venom?

    • September 17, 2015
    • YouTube

    Why so serious?? Just what is in Joker’s signature poison and how would it actually work? Kyle puts a smile on that face.

  • S2015E39 The Science Behind RICK AND MORTY’s Rickstaverse!

    • September 24, 2015
    • YouTube

    Rick and Morty can travel to any place in the universe with their Portal Gun, but most importantly any timeline in the greater Rickstaverse. But how do these universes exist? Kyle ex-ex-explains.

  • S2015E40 The Hive Mind in the Real World

    • October 1, 2015
    • YouTube

    With the release of Nerdist Presents: The Hive, we have to wonder are there any NON-evil Hive minds in real life?? Kyle explores real life collective intelligence.

  • S2015E41 When Will We Walk on Mars?

    • October 8, 2015
    • YouTube

    The Martian goes into great detail about the science of getting to Mars, but how close are we in real life? Kyle sciences the crap out of NASA’s plans.

  • S2015E42 Where a Vampire Should Bite

    • October 15, 2015
    • YouTube

    Vampires have the ability to suck blood, but do they really know all the best ways and places on the human body? Kyle teaches some vampire useful human anatomy.

  • S2015E43 Is Sleep Paralysis Giving You Night Terrors?

    • October 22, 2015
    • YouTube

    The paralyzing fear of seeing ghosts, spirits, or alien abductions has been documented by many, but is there another common explanation? Kyle explains the science of sleep paralysis.

  • S2015E44 How Many Calories Are in The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man?

    • October 29, 2015
    • YouTube

    In the spirit of Nerdoween, we look at the biggest piece of candy ever, the Ghostbusters’ STAY PUFT MARSHMALLOW MAN. Kyle examines just how massive and filling he would be.

  • S2015E45 How Do Modern Hoverboards Work?

    • November 5, 2015
    • YouTube

    Back to the Future predicted hoverboards in 2015, but the modern day ones are a little different. Kyle explains all of them.

  • S2015E46 How Powerful Are FALLOUT 4’S Energy Weapons?

    • November 12, 2015
    • YouTube

    Fallout 4 is full of awesome weapons, but some of the most powerful ones are the energy weapons. But just how powerful are they to be able to disintegrate things? This week, Kyle changes life in the vault.

  • S2015E47 How Many FALLOUT Nuka Colas Could You Drink Before Dying?

    • November 19, 2015
    • YouTube

    In Fallout, Nuka Cola is the most popular drink in the Wasteland, but restoring health isn’t its only effect. So how much could you actually drink before dying? Kyle has the irradiated nutrition facts.

  • S2015E48 Could FALLOUT Sized Bugs Ever Happen?

    • November 26, 2015
    • YouTube

    Fallout has some things that we may eventually see like Super Mutants or Power Armor, but one thing we hopefully won’t see is THE BUGS…. at least we hope.

  • S2015E49 Why Han Solo Is a Time Traveler!

    • December 3, 2015
    • YouTube

    Star Wars The Force Awakens shows us an aged Han Solo, but is he actually older than he looks? Thanks to the Milennium Falcon and the Kessel Run, he could be.

  • S2015E50 How We Already Have Real TIE Fighters

    • December 10, 2015
    • YouTube

    Star Wars has a lot of great inventions and one of them is already a reality!

  • S2015E51 Why Kylo Ren's Lightsaber Works

    • December 17, 2015
    • YouTube

    Ever since the first Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer, people haven’t stopped talking about Kylo Ren’s Lightsaber, but just how does it work? Kyle uses the Force… of science to figure it out.

  • S2015E52 Is Poison Immunity Possible?

    • December 24, 2015
    • YouTube

    Westley from Princess Bride escaped death by developing an immunity to poison, but is this really possible? This week, Kyle tries to cheat death.

  • S2015E53 How Is MEN IN BLACK’S Rocket Car Possible in Real Life?

    • December 31, 2015
    • YouTube

    In Men in Black, Agents K and J use a rocket car to speed through the Queen-Midtown Tunnel. Could something like that really work in real life? This week, Kyle pushes the little red button.

Season 2016

  • S2016E01 Could You Be Sucked Into Space Through a Hole?

    • January 7, 2016
    • YouTube

    In the movies, we’ve seen tons of people (and aliens) get sucked out into space, but could it really happen in the same violent manner in real life?

  • S2016E02 JESSICA JONES’ Mind Control Already Exists in Nature!

    • January 14, 2016
    • YouTube

    Jessica Jones’ arch nemesis, Kilgrave controls people with just a word, but is that really possible in real life? Kyle examines the science of mind control.

  • S2016E03 How TR-8R’s Lightsaber-Blocking Baton Works

    • January 21, 2016
    • YouTube

    The internet’s Star Wars obsession is TR-8R! His lightsaber blocking baton is one of the coolest weapons, but just how does it work? Kyle explores the Force at work.

  • S2016E04 Is the X-Files' Agent Mulder Crazy?

    • January 29, 2016
    • YouTube

    X-Files wants you to believe especially David Duchovny’s Agent Fox Mulder, but is he just a crazy conspiracy theorist? Kyle sees if the truth is really out there.

  • S2016E05 Why Does Fallout's Nuka-Cola Quantum Glow Blue?

    • February 4, 2016
    • YouTube

    Fallout’s Nuka Cola Quantum has a lot of RAD properties, but its signature one is its blue glow -- why does it have it? Kyle quenches your science thirst.

  • S2016E06 How Does Deadpool's Healing Factor Work?

    • February 11, 2016
    • YouTube

    Deadpool has one of the best possible powers for a merc with a mouth, SUPER HEALING. But how does it work? Kyle breaks the fourth wall.

  • S2016E07 How Iceman Is Actually a Bomb!

    • February 18, 2016
    • YouTube

    Iceman is obviously known for his freezing powers, but to actually do it in real life, he would be more like a bomb! How is that possible?

  • S2016E08 Which Pokemon Should You REALLY Choose?

    • February 25, 2016
    • YouTube

    How do you be the very best in Pokemon like no one ever was? Picking the right Pokemon is probably the best first step. Kyle charts it all out.

  • S2016E09 Why Don't Walking Dead Zombies Decompose?

    • March 3, 2016
    • YouTube

    The Walking Dead are literally corpses that would normally rot, fall apart, and eventually turn into nothing but bones, so why don’t they?

  • S2016E10 How Does Superman's Heat Vision Work?

    • March 10, 2016
    • YouTube

    Over the years, Superman’s Heat Vision has been many things from literal heat to lasers, but how does it work? This looks like a job for Kyle.

  • S2016E11 Why Batman's Grappling Hook Should Kill More People

    • March 17, 2016
    • YouTube

    Batman's one rule is that he never kills, but his grappling hook may pose a few problems. Kyle grapples the truth.

  • S2016E12 12 Ways Superman Could Beat Batman Instantly (But Won’t)

    • March 24, 2016
    • YouTube

    Batman v Superman drops this week, so of course everyone will argue who would or should win. But is it really a contest? Kyle shows how the Last Son of Krypton could easily win (but won't).

  • S2016E13 Can Kylo Ren Lift Thor's Hammer?

    • March 31, 2016
    • YouTube

    Only those who are worthy can hold Thor’s hammer and possess its power, but could Kylo Ren be an exception? Kyle explores the Forces at work

  • S2016E14 Why Does Darth Vader Breathe Like That?

    • April 7, 2016
    • YouTube

    Darth Vader's breathing is an iconic sound, but why does it sound like that? Kyle takes a deep breath to dive into it.

  • S2016E15 How Acidic is the Xenomorph Blood from ALIEN?

    • April 14, 2016
    • YouTube

    The Xenomorph of ALIEN fame is one of the most iconic monsters of all time and its acidic blood is equally iconic, but how acidic would it really be? Kyle does some blood chemistry.

  • S2016E16 Could a Lightsaber Cut Through Captain America's Shield?

    • April 21, 2016
    • YouTube

    It's the ultimate debate, could a Jedi's lightsaber really cut through Captain America's shield? Kyle breaks it down.

  • S2016E17 Why Death by Lava Is Much Worse Than in the Movies

    • April 28, 2016
    • YouTube

    You’ve seen the Terminator die in molten steel and Gollum die in the fires of Mount Doom, but is it really that accurate? Kyle shows you the fiery truth.

  • S2016E18 Can Iron Man Ever Be Knocked Out?

    • May 5, 2016
    • YouTube

    Captain America Civil War is upon us and we’ve seen Iron Man take some punishment in the trailers so far, but can he ever really be knocked out? Kyle takes a swing.

  • S2016E19 Could Spider-Man Swing on Actual Spider Silk?

    • May 12, 2016
    • YouTube

    Spider-Man is finally webslinging in the MCU thanks to Captain America Civil War, but could he use REAL spider silk? Kyle uses his spider sense.

  • S2016E20 How Does Ant-Man Make His Civil War Transformation?

    • May 19, 2016
    • YouTube

    Captain America Civil War was full of great action and powers, but the biggest one literally might have been Ant Man. So how did he do it? Kyle has your orange slices of knowledge.

  • S2016E21 Could Wolverine Get a Tattoo?

    • May 26, 2016
    • YouTube

    We all know Wolverine’s healing ability allows him to recover from wounds, but would it prevent him from getting some ink? Kyle cuts into the science.

  • S2016E22 How Does CatDog Poop?

    • June 2, 2016
    • YouTube

    CatDog is literally half-dog and half-cat with just two mouths, so of course you have to wonder where does the food go AFTER it’s been eaten? Kyle explores feline-canine digestion.

  • S2016E23 How Superheroes Phase Through Walls Is All Wrong!

    • June 9, 2016
    • YouTube

    The Vision, Kitty Pryde (aka Shadowcat), and the Flash all have different explanations for how they phase through objects, but are any of them right? Kyle phases through the lies.

  • S2016E24 How Quick is Quicksilver?

    • June 16, 2016
    • YouTube

    Taking a cue from X-Men Days of Future Past, Quicksilver has yet another mind blowing scene in X-Men Apocalypse, but just how fast is he going this time? Kyle does some speedy math.

  • S2016E25 Can Game of Thrones' Daenerys Targaryen Get Sunburned?

    • June 23, 2016
    • YouTube

    We have all seen Daenerys Targaryen survive fire, but does that mean she could be the ultimate beachgoer and be immune to sunburn? Kyle has the irradiated answers.

  • S2016E26 What Really Happens if You Decapitate Deadpool

    • June 30, 2016
    • YouTube

    We've covered how Deadpool's healing factor works, but what would it do without his head? Kyle cuts this down to size.

  • S2016E27 How Much Can Captain America Drink?

    • July 7, 2016
    • YouTube

    Thanks to his increased metabolism from the Super Soldier serum, Captain America can’t get drunk… or can he? Kyle does the alcoholic math.

  • S2016E28 Can Thor's Hammer Stop the Juggernaut?

    • July 14, 2016
    • YouTube

    Thor’s Hammer can only be wielded or moved by those who are worthy and the Juggernaut can’t be stopped once he has momentum, so what would happen if they met?? Kyle has the potentially universe shattering answer.

  • S2016E29 How Does Pokemon Go Work?

    • July 21, 2016
    • YouTube

    We all know that Pokemon Go wants you to catch 'em all, but how does it actually work? Kyle has the Pokescience.

  • S2016E30 Why Star Trek Transporters Are Sci-Fi’s Most Impressive Technology!

    • July 28, 2016
    • YouTube

    One of Star Trek’s signature technologies is the transporter, but if you look deeper into how they would actually work, they are the greatest piece of sci-fi technology. Kyle beams down some science.

  • S2016E31 How Strong Could One Punch Man Really Be?

    • August 4, 2016
    • YouTube

    Everyone already knows that One Punch Man is pretty strong, but could his power be even MORE ridiculous? Kyle has a fistful of science.

  • S2016E32 Could Stranger Things' 'Upside Down' Really Exist?

    • August 11, 2016
    • YouTube

    One of the more stranger things of Stranger Things is the Upside Down, but could it actually be a reality? Kyle explores the universe.

  • S2016E33 Would a Futurama Sized Ice Cube Stop Global Warming?

    • August 18, 2016
    • YouTube

    Good news everyone! Global warming is a real thing, ok so not really good news. Futurama had their own solution for it, but would that really work? Kyle heats up some science.

  • S2016E34 Why Don't Lightsabers Burn Your Hands Off?

    • August 25, 2016
    • YouTube

    We’ve covered many aspects of lightsabers but by popular demand, we are doing another. With how powerful lightsabers are, why don’t they burn their holder’s hand? Kyle answers the heated debate.

  • S2016E35 Is the Flash Fast Enough to Launch a Rocket?

    • September 1, 2016
    • YouTube

    The Flash is the fastest man alive, but is he fast enough to make a rocket escape the Earth's atmosphere? Kyle has the rocket science.

  • S2016E36 Would Dragon Ball Z Gravity Training Kill You?

    • September 8, 2016
    • YouTube

    In Dragon Ball Z, Goku and Vegeta had to step up their game constantly and train in extreme conditions like intense gravity, but what would that do to a normal human body? Kyle goes over 9000 to find out.

  • S2016E37 Are Wolverine's Claws Too Big For His Body?

    • September 15, 2016
    • YouTube

    n all the X-Men movies and comics, Wolverine’s adamantium claws are his signature feature, but could they really fit in his arms? Kyle breaks down some Loganatomy.

  • S2016E38 How Many Wonka Fizzy Lifting Drinks Would It Take to Float?

    • September 22, 2016
    • YouTube

    In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie and Grandpa Joe get lifted into the air thanks to the Wonka’s Fizzy Lifting Drink, but could this work in reality? In honor of the late great Gene Wilder, Kyle takes a fizzy lifted look.

  • S2016E39 Could Mass Effect Weapons Work in Real Life?

    • September 26, 2016
    • YouTube

    Mass Effect has a lot of cool weaponry but are they more realistic than you think?

  • S2016E40 How Strong is Luke Cage’s Skin?

    • October 6, 2016
    • YouTube

    Luke Cage’s unbreakable skin is incredible, but how strong would it have to be REALLY be in order to withstand all kinds of punishment including bullets? Kyle does the unbreakable science.

  • S2016E41 What Would Happen if Galactus Consumed the Earth?

    • October 13, 2016
    • YouTube

    Galactus needs to consume planets just to survive, but what exactly is he getting out of them? What would the Earth give him? Kyle has the planet dietary information.

  • S2016E42 The Physics of The Flash’s Infinite Mass Punch!

    • October 20, 2016
    • YouTube

    We’ve looked at the Flash’s cognitive abilities, but now it’s time to look at one of his most famous moves: the INFINITE MASS PUNCH. Kyle does the infinite calculations.

  • S2016E43 How to Hunt Werewolves with Science!

    • October 27, 2016
    • YouTube

    The legend of werewolves has existed for thousands of years, but how could you find them in real life? Kyle sheds some light on this Halloween fright.

  • S2016E44 Would the Death Star Need Artificial Gravity?

    • November 3, 2016
    • YouTube

    The Death Star is no moon, but it’s close to the size of one, so does this mean it needs its own gravity? Is it even possible?

  • S2016E45 How Does Cyclops Actually See?

    • November 10, 2016
    • YouTube

    Cyclops is one of the most iconic X-Men and so are his optic blast powers, but how can he actually see through all that energy? Kyle opens your eyes.

  • S2016E46 Could Wolverine’s Claws Cut Superman?

    • November 17, 2016
    • YouTube

    It’s the ultimate showdown the unbreakable claws of Wolverine and the man of steel, Superman. Could Logan’s adamantium claws actually break through the Last Son of Krypton’s skin? Kyle cuts down the science.

  • S2016E47 How Loud Is The Hulk's Thunderclap?

    • November 24, 2016
    • YouTube

    The Hulk can smash everything in different ways, but his iconic thunderclap is one of the best ways. So just how loud is this mighty move? Kyle breaks out the earplugs.

  • S2016E48 Why Star Wars' Tatooine Sunset Is Even Cooler with Science!

    • December 1, 2016
    • YouTube

    Luke Skywalker's iconic Tatooine sunset scene is the stuff of film legend, but could it be even cooler?

  • S2016E49 How Lightsaber Color Tells Us What They're Really Made of!

    • December 8, 2016
    • YouTube

    Star Wars has one of the most legendary weapons in the lightsaber, but it’s not made of light or as George Lucas said “a laser sword.” But could their color tell us what it really is? Kyle uses Jedi science.

  • S2016E50 Why Chewbacca's Bowcaster Is Stronger Than Any Blaster!

    • December 15, 2016
    • YouTube

    Han Solo became a fan of Chewie's Bowcaster in The Force Awakens and it's easy to see why since it's more powerful than any good blaster. How is that possible? Kyle tells you the odds.

  • S2016E51 What Is Groot Made of?

    • December 22, 2016
    • YouTube

    We are Groot! No, really we are Groot. If you’ve ever wondered what the tree-like Guardian of the Galaxy is made of, wonder no more. Kyle does some Groot anatomy.

  • S2016E52 How Does Thor Summon Lightning?

    • December 29, 2016
    • YouTube

    Thor is the Asgardian god of thunder, but, besides just calling it magic, how does he exactly summon lightning? Kyle takes a crack at explaining how.

Season 2017

Season 2018

  • S2018E01 How Much Power Does Magneto Need to Rip Iron from Blood?

    • January 4, 2018
    • YouTube

    Magneto proves he’s one of the most powerful mutants in X2 X-Men United when he pulls iron out of a guard, but how powerful of a magnetic field would he need to do that? Kyle has the bloody details.

  • S2018E02 The Physics Behind The Last Jedi's Coolest Scene!

    • January 11, 2018
    • YouTube

    Star Wars has changed pop culture and The Last Jedi may have done it again with an epic space tactic, but how would it work? Kyle has the lightspeed physics.

  • S2018E03 Would Wolverine Be the Ultimate Body Builder?

    • January 18, 2018
    • YouTube

    Wolverine is known for his healing factor, but should also make him known as the ultimate muscle man too? Kyle does some mental exercising.

  • S2018E04 How Black Bolt Shatters Mountains with Sound!

    • January 25, 2018
    • YouTube

    Of the many amazing powers in comics, sound powers like those of Black Bolt are the most understandable, but how does he shatter mountains? Kyle has the sound breaking science.

  • S2018E05 Are Alien Xenomorphs Really No Match for Darth Vader?

    • February 1, 2018
    • YouTube

    It’s the ultimate sci-fi nerd debate: would the acid blood of Alien xenomorphs stand a chance against the weapon of Jedi and Sith? Kyle answers the burning question.

  • S2018E06 How To Go Super Saiyan with Science!

    • February 8, 2018
    • YouTube

    One of the most iconic anime transformation is going Super Saiyan, but is there a way to explain Goku’s ultimate form? Kyle has the hyperbolic time.

  • S2018E07 How Black Panther’s Vibranium Suit Works!

    • February 15, 2018
    • YouTube

    Black Panther comes out this week and gives us another look at vibranium but this time in a suit! But how does it work? Kyle has the Wakandan science.

  • S2018E08 What Toxin Is on Poison Ivy's Lips?

    • February 22, 2018
    • YouTube

    One of Batman's most iconic villains is Poison Ivy, who is not just known for her power over plant life, but also her poisonous lips! But what poison do her lips actually have? Kyle has the poisonous anecdote.

  • S2018E09 What Would Really Happen if a Vibranium Meteor Hit Earth?

    • March 1, 2018
    • YouTube

    Black Panther showed us how a vibranium meteor impacted Wakanda in many ways, but would it play out the same way in real life? Kyle has the Earth shaking science.

  • S2018E10 Why You Don't Actually Want Super Strength!

    • March 8, 2018
    • YouTube

    Among the most famous super powers, super strength is always a strong choice, but would it actually be more of a curse than a gift? Kyle makes a powerful argument.

  • S2018E11 Why Do Pacific Rim Jaegers Need Two Brains?

    • March 15, 2018
    • YouTube

    Pacific Rim jaegers are mighty machines, so mighty that they need 2 brains to operate, but why is that? Kyle has the mind blowing details.

  • S2018E12 Could Superman Make Diamonds with His Bare Hands?

    • March 22, 2018
    • YouTube

    Superman is known for his super powers, but could he be capable of even more? Kyle has the crushing evidence.

  • S2018E13 Science vs The Last Jedi “Plot Holes”

    • March 29, 2018
    • YouTube

    Star Wars The Last Jedi left many fans critical of the plot, but not EVERYTHING was wrong. Kyle has the truth from a certain point of view.

  • S2018E14 Can You Run Through Harry Potter's Platform 9 3/4?

    • April 5, 2018
    • YouTube

    Everyone knows that the journey to Hogwarts in Harry Potter begins with running through a magical wall to Platform 9 3/4, but is it possible? Kyle runs through the possibilities.

  • S2018E15 The Truth about Space War!

    • April 12, 2018
    • YouTube

    We've all seen fighting in space, but is any of it actually right? Kyle battles it out.

  • S2018E16 Why You Don't Want Super Speed

    • April 19, 2018
    • YouTube

    Super speed is one of the coolest super powers in comics because of heroes like the Flash, but would it really be that great in real life? Kyle has the fast facts.

  • S2018E17 Could You Swing A Real Monster Hunter Sword?

    • April 23, 2018
    • YouTube

    How strong would you need to be to hunt giants and slay beasts, Monster Hunter style? Kyle goes on a hands-on quest to find out the answer, complete with giant sword IRL!

  • S2018E18 How Thanos Throws a Moon

    • April 26, 2018
    • YouTube

    Avengers Infinity War will give us one of the most powerful villains in Thanos, but what would it take for him to throw a moon? Kyle has the Earth shattering science.

  • S2018E19 How Proton Torpedoes Destroyed the Death Star

    • May 3, 2018
    • YouTube

    Star Wars' battle above Yavin 4 gave us the iconic defeat of the first Death Star, but how did the rebellion actually do it? Kyle stays on target.

  • S2018E20 How To Forge Thor's Infinity War Weapon

    • May 10, 2018
    • YouTube

    Thor may have lost Mjolnir in Thor Ragnarok, but what would it take to actually make a new one? Kyle hammers out the details.

  • S2018E21 Can You Slice Bullets Like Deadpool?

    • May 17, 2018
    • YouTube

    When we first met the merc with a mouth, he was splitting bullets in mid-air like a pro, but Deadpool 2 shows it's harder than it looks, so which one is right? Kyle has the cut down.

  • S2018E22 Is Han Solo Wrong about Hyperspace?

    • May 24, 2018
    • YouTube

    Han Solo gave one of the earliest lessons about hyperspace in Star Wars, but was he right? Kyle goes to light speed.

  • S2018E23 Never Do a Superhero Landing

    • May 31, 2018
    • YouTube

    We've seen a lot of heroes from Batman to Iron Man do superhero landings, but are they actually a good idea? Kyle does some number and bone crunching.

  • S2018E24 What if Majora's Mask Made Our Moon Fall?

    • June 7, 2018
    • YouTube

    Link faced a terrible fate in The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, but did he really have 3 days to prevent it if it were OUR moon? Kyle has the earthly science.

  • S2018E25 Can You Snap the Infinity Gauntlet Like Thanos?

    • June 24, 2018
    • YouTube

    Thanos wields the ultimate power with the Infinity Gauntlet and could take out half the universe with a snap. But can you actually snap with it on? Kyle has the real life test.

  • S2018E26 How To Fight a T. Rex (and Win)

    • June 21, 2018
    • YouTube

    Jurassic Park and Jurassic World showed us that the Tyrannosaurus Rex is the king of dinosaurs, but could you fight it and win? Kyle has the dino details.

  • S2018E27 How Cold Is Kratos' Leviathan Axe?

    • June 28, 2018
    • YouTube

    In God of War, Kratos is able to freeze his enemies with his mighty Leviathan Axe, but how could this actually work? Kyle has the cold details.

  • S2018E28 Is Ant-Man Secretly the Most Powerful Avenger?

    • July 5, 2018
    • YouTube

    When you think of powerful Avengers, you probably think of Hulk or Thor, but should we be considering Ant-Man too? Kyle has the quantum realm science.

  • S2018E29 What Does the Quietest Place on Earth Sound Like?

    • July 12, 2018
    • YouTube

    A Quiet Place showed us a world where being silent was key to survival, but what would the quietest place in OUR world be like? Kyle lowers the volume.

  • S2018E30 Why You Don't Want Invisibility

    • July 19, 2018
    • YouTube

    Invisibility is always part of the most desired superpowers argument, but is there more downside to it than meets the eye? Kyle sheds some light.

  • S2018E31 How Far Can Sauron See?

    • July 26, 2018
    • YouTube

    In Lord of the Rings, Sauron was represented by the Great Eye or Eye of Barad-dûr, but how actually vast was his sight? Kyle takes a closer look.

  • S2018E32 Is Drifting Really Fast and Furious?

    • August 2, 2018
    • YouTube

    Vin Diesel and the rest of the Fast and Furious family have taught us that drifting is the fastest way around turns, but are they actually wrong? Kyle has the road test.

  • S2018E33 The Death Star's OTHER Fatal Flaw

    • August 9, 2018
    • YouTube

    Everyone knows that the Death Star had a critical weakness which allowed the Rebels to win, but was there ANOTHER one that would have finished it off well before that? Kyle stays on target.

  • S2018E34 Can The Hulk Jump into Space?

    • August 16, 2018
    • YouTube

    The Hulk's strength is incredible, but is it enough to launch him into space? Kyle makes the leap.

  • S2018E35 Should You Wear Goku's Weighted Clothes?

    • August 23, 2018
    • YouTube

    Goku is able to achieve great power levels through his intense training with weighted clothes, but should you? Kyle weighs the risks.

  • S2018E36 Why You Don't Want X-Ray Vision

    • August 30, 2018
    • YouTube

    X-Ray vision is often one of the most desired superpowers, but should it be? Kyle sees through the reality of it.

  • S2018E37 How Spider-Sense Works

    • September 6, 2018
    • YouTube

    Spider-Man has many amazing powers among them being his Spider-Sense! But how would this actually work? Kyle has the tingling details.

  • S2018E38 The Predator Explained

    • September 13, 2018
    • YouTube

    The Predator is back on the big screen showing its status as one of the most dangerous killers, but why is it so deadly? Kyle has the camouflaged details.

  • S2018E39 Can Master Chief Survive Falling from Space?

    • September 20, 2018
    • YouTube

    In Halo 3, Master Chief seemingly survives falling from space with only a makeshift heat shield, but is that really possible? Kyle asks Kyletana.

  • S2018E40 Beware The Phaser's Maximum Setting

    • September 27, 2018
    • YouTube

    Star Trek helped introduce enemies getting vaporized thanks to their phasers and weaponry, but is the real thing much worse? Kyle has the disappearing details.

  • S2018E41 What Kind of Symbiote Is Venom?

    • October 4, 2018
    • YouTube

    Venom is an iconic Spider-Man foe gaining power from the alien symbiote, but what is it exactly? Is it more parasite or something else? Kyle takes a closer look.

  • S2018E42 Why You Don't Want Teleportation

    • October 11, 2018
    • YouTube

    People have always dreamed about being able to go from one place to another instantly, but should they? Kyle shows that it's more than it appears.

  • S2018E43 Could Mosquitoes Drain One Punch Man?

    • October 18, 2018
    • YouTube

    One Punch Man has many strong foes, but could the tiniest of blood suckers also be deadly to him? Kyle has the blood test.

  • S2018E44 How Fast Is Red Dead Redemption's Dead Eye?

    • October 25, 2018
    • YouTube

    You have to be quick on the draw to survive in Red Dead Redemption, which is why Dead Eye is so helpful. But just how helpful? Kyle takes his best shot.

  • S2018E45 Fallout’s Mini Nukes Really Exist

    • November 1, 2018
    • YouTube

    The Fallout series has a heavy dose of nuclear weapons in its games, but could one of its most famous ones actually exist? Kyle games the science.

  • S2018E46 Could Gwen Stacy Have Survived Her Fall?

    • November 8, 2018
    • YouTube

    It's one of the most iconic Spider-Man moments, the death of Gwen Stacy, but should she have survived? Kyle has the thwip-lash analysis.

  • S2018E47 How Powerful Can Fallout’s Lasers Get?

    • November 12, 2018
    • YouTube

    Vault dwellers in the Fallout series carry laser weapons to survive, but how powerful could one actually get? Kyle is armed with the answer.

  • S2018E48 Which Starter Pokémon Is the Most Powerful?

    • November 15, 2018
    • YouTube

    The debate among Pokemon fans choosing between Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur has been a long one, but with their evolved forms, does science have a definitive answer?

  • S2018E49 Can the Flash Touch a Lightsaber?

    • November 22, 2018
    • YouTube

    The Flash's super speed enables him to do some pretty incredible things, but does that apply to things even of the Star Wars universe? Kyle uses the speed force.

  • S2018E50 How Mortal Engines Could Put a City on Wheels

    • November 29, 2018
    • YouTube

    Mortal Engines brings us a world where cities roam on giant wheels, but how could this work? Kyle does some heavy lifting.

  • S2018E51 Could You Survive Just Cause 4's Grappling Hook?

    • December 6, 2018
    • YouTube

    From Batman to Link, Just Cause 4's Rico adds to the ranks of grappling hook wielding heroes, but could the human body actually handle it? Kyle grapples with the concept.

  • S2018E52 How Aquaman's Body Survives the Sea

    • December 13, 2018
    • YouTube

    Aquaman may be part of the Justice League, but should his title as king of the seven seas be considered more impressive? Kyle goes into uncharted waters.

  • S2018E53 Can Deadpool Regenerate Memories?

    • December 20, 2018
    • YouTube

    Deadpool's superhuman healing factor can regenerate almost anything that he might lose, but does it also apply to memories? Kyle takes a trip down memory lane with help from Novartis.

  • S2018E54 Can You Lift Thor's Hammer in Space?

    • December 27, 2018
    • YouTube

    Only those are are worthy can lift Thor's might hammer, Mjolnir, but the Avengers' argument takes on a whole new meaning in space! So could anyone lift it there? Kyle talks weightless magic.

Season 2019

  • S2019E01 Can You Break Into Superman's Fortress of Solitude?

    • January 3, 2019
    • YouTube

    Superman is one of the most powerful superheroes ever, but does his Fortress of Solitude have equally strong home security? Kyle has the Kryptanalysis.

  • S2019E02 How to Fight a Velociraptor (and Win)

    • January 10, 2019
    • YouTube

    Jurassic Park movies showed us all how deadly Velociraptors could be, so could you actually fight one and win? Kyle has the clever tips.

  • S2019E03 How Aquaman Swims at Supersonic Speed

    • January 17, 2019
    • YouTube

    Aquaman has sped to the top of the box office, but what could his super aquatic speed be even more impressive? Kyle dives in.

  • S2019E04 Why You Don't Want the Power of Flight

    • January 24, 2019
    • YouTube

    Being able to fly is a staple of superheroes from Superman to Iron Man, but is it a super power you actually want? Kyle has the flyby science.

  • S2019E05 How Deadly Are Gambit's Exploding Cards?

    • January 31, 2019
    • YouTube

    The Ragin' Cajun is known for his explosive power and his signature weapon of choice, playing cards, but how dangerous could they be? Kyle stacks the deck.

  • S2019E06 How To Hear a Scream in Space

    • February 7, 2019
    • YouTube

    Alien had one of the greatest tag lines in movie history, but is it 100% accurate? Kyle makes some noise.

  • S2019E07 The Most Evil Plants Poison Ivy Could Control

    • February 14, 2019
    • YouTube

    One of Batman's most deadly foes is Poison Ivy and her ability to control plants, but could she get even more dangerous? Kyle plants the seeds.

  • S2019E08 Why Link Is Stronger Than Most Superheroes

    • February 21, 2019
    • YouTube

    Everyone knows the legendary exploits of Hyrule's Hero, but just how strong is Link? Kyle smashes some pots in search of answers.

  • S2019E09 How to Defeat Wolverine with Science

    • February 28, 2019
    • YouTube

    From Superman to the Hulk, there are many indestructible comic book characters, but Wolverine is arguably the most scientifically interesting. So does that make him the most vulnerable? Kyle has the adamantium strong strategy.

  • S2019E10 How Captain Marvel Survives in Space

    • March 7, 2019
    • YouTube

    Carol Danvers received a plethora of powers when she hybridized with the Kree space aliens, but her most extraordinary is the ability to survive in space. Just how does she do it if no life forms thrive there? Kyle splices for answers.

  • S2019E11 How Dune's Sandworms Swim

    • March 14, 2019
    • YouTube

    The desert world of Dune is one of science fiction's all time best, and one of the coolest aspects is the formidable sandworm. These giant creatures are sure to inspire fear to anyone on Arrakis, but how exactly do these colossal worms move through the sand they inhabit? Kyle throws on his stillsuit in search of answers.

  • S2019E12 Can Spider-Man Stop a Train?

    • March 21, 2019
    • YouTube

    Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2 remains an all-time favorite among fans, and includes one of the most iconic moments in all super hero movie history. The action packed scene finds Spider-Man trying to stop a speeding train with nothing but his super strength and spider silk. It's a classic scene, but would Spidey really have been able to stop that train? Kyle swings in for answers.

  • S2019E13 Would Throwing Bowser Rip Mario's Arms Off?

    • March 28, 2019
    • YouTube

    Super Mario 64 brought everyone's favorite plumber into the 3rd dimension, and with him, his long time nemesis, Bowser. In their first 3D boss battle, Mario must grab Bowser by his tail, spin him around, and throw him towards a series of bombs in order to defeat his spiky foe. However, just what would it take for the pint sized Mario to physically lift and throw the colossal Bowser? Kyle takes a trip to the Mushroom Kingdom to get to the bottom of it.

  • S2019E14 How Powerful Is Saitama's Serious Punch?

    • April 4, 2019
    • YouTube

    Everyone knows One-Punch Man gets its name from the satirical strength of the show's protagonist Saitama, who can easily defeat opponents with literally one punch. While it is mostly played for laughs at how effortlessly he crushes villains, just how powerful would Saitama be if he actually tried to exert his full strength? Kyle takes a trip to City-Z to put our deadpan hero to the test.

  • S2019E15 Ant-Man VS. Thanos’ Butt: The Science

    • April 11, 2019
    • YouTube

    Marvel has kept the secrets of Avengers: Endgame close to the chest, but that hasn't stopped fans from speculating how Earth's Mightiest Heroes will defeat the all powerful Thanos. Possibly the most bizarre theory comes from a popular internet meme, which suggests the ultimate way to bring down the Mad Titan is to have Ant-Man sneak his way into Thanos' backside and explode out of him like a big purple balloon. As absurd and humorous as it may seem, could this plan actually work? Kyle enters the quantum realm to find out just how worried Thanos should be.

  • S2019E16 How Do White Walkers Shatter Swords?

    • April 18, 2019
    • YouTube

    For Game of Thrones fans winter is finally here, and with it comes the long foreshadowed White Walkers. These foes have proven to be a dangerous threat for many reasons, but one of the biggest is their seeming imperviousness to the average weapons of the Seven Kingdoms. We've witnessed firsthand what happens when one goes up against a White Walker's icy weapon, but is it really possible for steel to shatter under extreme temperatures the way it's seen on the show? Kyle takes on the black and heads beyond the wall for answers.

  • S2019E17 How the Infinity Gauntlet Decides Your Fate

    • April 25, 2019
    • YouTube

    With all six Infinity Stones and a snap of the fingers, Thanos achieved his goal of wiping out half the life in the universe. While those who got dusted appeared to be random, is there actually a scientific explanation to how the Infinity Gauntlet determined everyone's fate? Some people move on, but not Kyle.

  • S2019E18 How Science Made Mewtwo

    • May 2, 2019
    • YouTube

    Since the beginning of the Pokemon phenomenon, the villain Mewtwo has stood out as a fan favorite. Easily one of the biggest reasons for his popularity is the mysterious origin of his creation. Unlike normal Pokemon, Mewtwo was created by scientists in an attempt to clone the legendary Mew, but is this sort of cloning science really possible? Kyle stocks up on Pokeballs and ventures into the tall grass in search of answers.

  • S2019E19 The Avengers: Endgame Timeline Explained

    • May 9, 2019
    • YouTube

    If you've already seen the epic conclusion to the Infinity Saga, you probably have a few questions as to how exactly the Avengers plan worked out. Thankfully Kyle has assembled his own science gauntlet and is here to break it all down on this week's super sized episode.

  • S2019E20 What Really Happened to Iron Man?

    • May 16, 2019
    • YouTube

    The epic conclusion to Avengers: Endgame saw Iron Man deliver the finishing blow using his own Infinity Gauntlet to save the day. It was an iconic moment that ultimately came with a heavy cost, but what exactly happened to Tony Stark when he used the stones? Kyle sets out on his own time heist in search of answers.

  • S2019E21 You Don’t Want to Live Forever

    • May 23, 2019
    • YouTube

    The idea of immortality has long been a prominent fixture in storytelling, and serves as a much sought after goal even here in real life. The ability to live forever, free of the limitations of the human body's natural life cycle, seems like a logical aspiration, but do you really want to live forever? Kyle takes a closer look at the prospect of cheating death, and its real world implications.

  • S2019E22 Are Godzilla’s Flying Monsters Big Enough?

    • May 30, 2019
    • YouTube

    The King of the Monsters and his fellow colossal companions have been trampling their way across film history for decades. They've all seen updates, redesign, and even a few growth spurts over the years, but are Godzilla's winged co-stars big enough? Kyle takes flight as he explores this kaiju conundrum.

  • S2019E23 Can a Magnifying Glass Destroy Ant-Man?

    • June 6, 2019
    • YouTube

    Since his debut in the MCU, Ant-Man has grown to be one of the most valuable Avengers, even playing a crucial role in Endgame. However, even with his extraordinary skillset and powers, could the pint-sized super hero be destroyed by a simple magnifying glass like his insect namesake? Kyle takes a closer look.

  • S2019E24 Men in Black’s Noisy Cricket is CRAZY

    • June 13, 2019
    • YouTube

    Defending the planet isn't easy, but with the help of some advanced alien technology, the Men in Black have managed to keep the Earth safe from a variety of intergalactic threats. One of the most famous weapons in their arsenal happens to also be one of the smallest. As seen throughout the films, the Noisy Cricket packs a serious punch, but can science tell us just how powerful this tiny weapon is? Agent K suits up as he breaks it all down.

  • S2019E25 Why Thor ISN’T Immune to Electricity

    • June 20, 2019
    • YouTube

    Being the "God of Thunder", many fans assumed this naturally meant Thor should be immune to all forms of electricity. However, in the film, Thor: Ragnarok, we saw several instances where the hero is not only effected, but fulled incapacitated tasers and other electricity based weapons. This aspect of the film left many fans scratching their heads, but does this shocking development actually make sense for everyone's favorite Asgardian? Kyle summons the Bifrost and hunts for answers.

  • S2019E26 Chernobyl’s Radioactive Lava is Still Hot

    • June 27, 2019
    • YouTube

    With the release of the highly acclaimed HBO mini-series, Chernobyl has once again caught the attention of the world. While the dramatization of the events portrayed on the show offered audiences a compelling narrative, there is still much more to understand about this disaster and its lasting impact. Kyle takes an in depth look at not only how the Chernobyl meltdown came to happen, but how its aftermath will continue to haunt us for centuries.

  • S2019E27 What if a Radioactive Spider Bites You?

    • July 4, 2019
    • YouTube

    Everyone knows that when you're bitten by a radioactive animal, you get superpowers... right? Kyle weaves a web of facts and math to ensnare the truth.

  • S2019E28 Can We Turn Earth Into a Spaceship?

    • July 11, 2019
    • YouTube

    World ending disasters are common place in science fiction, and usually an inventive plan is required to save the day. In the new Chinese film, The Wandering Earth, a truly unique solution is presented when the human race discovers that the Sun is dying and will soon expand, destroying the Earth-- turn the planet into it's own spaceship by building thrusters along the surface and moving it out of the Solar System. Kyle takes a closer look to find out just what it would take to pull off such a plan.

  • S2019E29 Superheroes are Saving Us WRONG

    • July 18, 2019
    • YouTube

    What's more classic than seeing a hero swoop in at the last minute to catch a civilian falling through the air? It's an exciting way of showcasing a character's abilities, but is it really as safe as the movies make it out to be? Kyle takes a closer look at the potential consequences of this seemingly helpful service.

  • S2019E30 Can Aquaman Drown?

    • July 25, 2019
    • YouTube

    Even if you aren't a huge Aquaman fan, most people still know that he's a superhero that is capable of surviving and fighting crime both on land and underwater. So the question of whether or not it's possible for Aquaman to drown might seem like it has a pretty obvious answer, right? Well Kyle dives in to find out if there's more to this not so simple idea.

  • S2019E31 What Disease Does The Joker Have?

    • August 1, 2019
    • YouTube

    The Joker has been one of the Dark Knight's most iconic foes for decades. Everyone knows there's something wrong with the Joker, but is there actually a medical explanation to what makes him tick? Kyle checks into Arkham to investigate.

  • S2019E32 Did Chernobyl Create Mutant Animals?

    • August 8, 2019
    • YouTube

    It's been over three decades since the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl, and while the area remains unsafe for humans to return for long term inhabitation, the wildlife has remained and undergone its own changes in that time. While many might image that sort of radiation would result in bizarre mutations like two-headed deer or giant insects, could the aftermath of such an event actually be positive for the plants and animals that remained? Kyle ventures into the Exclusion Zone to take a closer look.

  • S2019E33 The Day We Almost Set the World on Fire

    • August 15, 2019
    • YouTube

    What were the chances that the first nuclear blast would set the entire Earth on fire?

  • S2019E34 How Black Holes Could Turn Jupiter Into a Star

    • August 29, 2019
    • YouTube

    What would it take to turn Jupiter into a star? Science, of course! Kyle breaks down the process of stellification.

  • S2019E35 Should We Nuke Mars?

    • September 5, 2019
    • YouTube

    Is it possible to make Mars inhabitable by nuking the surface? Kyle breaks down the possibility of atomic terraforming.

  • S2019E36 Dragon Ball Z’s Senzu Beans EXPLAINED

    • September 12, 2019
    • YouTube

    How exactly do the senzu beans in Dragon Ball work? Kyle takes a closer look at those magical healing plants.

  • S2019E37 Why NANO Vision Isn't Science Fiction

    • September 18, 2019
    • YouTube

    How did science push past a barrier for optical microscopes and law of physics that stood firmly for 146 years? Kyle explains this Nobel Prize-worthy technology and what our best researchers and real-life superheroes are using it for today.

  • S2019E38 PROJECT THOR: Deadly Metal From Outer Space

    • September 19, 2019
    • YouTube

    Kyle discusses the history and science of the most famous almost-made space weapon: PROJECT THOR. He's not a supervillain.

  • S2019E39 The Faster-Than-Light Guillotine

    • September 26, 2019
    • YouTube

    Kyle explores physics phenomena that apparently break the SPEED OF LIGHT, and does the math on a totally NOT EVIL F.T.L. machine.

  • S2019E40 Is The Joker Legally Insane?

    • October 3, 2019
    • YouTube

    If any supervillain is criminally insane, it has to be The Joker right? But would any real lawyer want him to plead insanity? Kyle puts the Clown Prince of Crime on trial.

  • S2019E41 How Powerful is a FALCON PUNCH?

    • October 10, 2019
    • YouTube

    What would it feel like for a fiery FALCON PUNCH to fly into your face? Kyle has the super science.

  • S2019E42 Dr. Manhattan’s Superpowers EXPLAINED

    • October 17, 2019
    • YouTube

    Dr. Manhattan is one of the most powerful characters in all of pop culture, but how can a human go from normal, to naked nuclear god?

  • S2019E43 Is Naruto Running FASTER? (vs. Gold Medalist Sprinter!)

    • October 24, 2019
    • YouTube

    Does anime-style running actually make you faster? I asked a gold medalist to help me tackle this trope.

  • S2019E44 I Built a COMPUTER in Magic: The Gathering

    • October 31, 2019
    • YouTube

    Magic: The Gathering is famously complicated, but did you know it is complicated enough to make a computer inside of? Witness a world first in this week’s episode!

  • S2019E45 How to STEAL Elon Musk’s Space Car

    • November 7, 2019
    • YouTube

    What would it take to steal the only road car currently crossing the cosmos? Kyle outlines a villainous plan that he totally doesn’t approve of.

  • S2019E46 The DARKSABER Explained (Star Wars SCIENCE)

    • November 14, 2019
    • YouTube

    Most people on the planet probably know what a lightsaber is, but what is the DARKSABER, and how might it work?

  • S2019E47 The Neutron Star Slingshot

    • November 21, 2019
    • YouTube

    Could giant gravitational machines be the secret to true interstellar travel?

  • S2019E48 Frickin' LASER BEAM Shark Science

    • November 28, 2016
    • YouTube

    What’s the best frickin’ laser beam to attach to a shark’s head? Kyle gets his evil doctorate.

  • S2019E49 THE EXPANSE is the Most Scientifically Accurate TV Show

    • December 5, 2019
    • YouTube

    Right now, there’s only one great sci-fi show on television that’s more science than fiction, and I got on a dang spaceship just so I could tell you why, and why that’s so important.

  • S2019E50 How to Make REAL Superhero Serum

    • December 12, 2019
    • YouTube

    Would true super serums take you from zero to hero? Or would they tackle the real supervillains of human life?

  • S2019E51 How Does FORCE LIGHTNING Work?

    • December 19, 2019
    • YouTube

    How does Force Lightning work, and how powerful would it have to be to fry up some Jedi?

  • S2019E52 Volcano Lairs are a TERRIBLE Idea

    • December 26, 2019
    • YouTube

    Inside a volcano may seem like the perfect place to stage supervillain schemes, but is it actually one of the worst possible places for your base?

Season 2020

  • S2020E01 How to Make a WITCHER with Science

    • January 2, 2020
    • YouTube

    Being a Witcher means walking a path of monsters and magic, but is there a way to make a Geralt of Rivia... for real?

  • S2020E02 How to Fall from ANY HEIGHT and Survive

    • January 9, 2020
    • YouTube

    Some creatures can theoretically survive a fall from ANY height. How? Kyle explains the science of fall damage.

  • S2020E03 How to Make a SARLACC PIT

    • January 16, 2020
    • YouTube

    You might think Star Wars' sarlacc monster is pretty lazy, as it spends most of its life at the bottom of a hole waiting for food to fall in its maw. It turns out that it's actually a very clever engineer -- and Kyle has the physics to prove it!

  • S2020E04 How a WITCHER'S Silver Sword Works

    • January 23, 2020
    • YouTube

    A Witcher carries two swords -- one of iron for men and beasts, and the other coated in silver for monsters. But what is it about silver that makes it so good for supernatural slaying? Kyle cuts through the mystery... with science!

  • S2020E05 What if the Sun EXPLODED?

    • January 30, 2020
    • YouTube

    What would happen to humanity if the sun went supernova?

  • S2020E06 The Flash is the WRONG COLOR

    • February 13, 2020
    • YouTube

    Is the Flash so fast that we've been getting his color's wrong this whole time?

  • S2020E07 What SONIC Can Do at TOP SPEED?

    • February 27, 2020
    • YouTube

    Just how fast is everyone's favorite hedgehog?

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