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LISTEN TO EPISODE 71 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Episode 71 Transcript In Episode 71: The Mini, Joe, Nick, and Georgia recap Episode 70: Nazca Lines of Peru and Crop Circles featuring guest Lorena Salinas, Peruvian artist and - [Newsletter and Transcript of Rabbit Hole of Research Episode 84: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial](https://www.jothamaustin.com/newsletter-and-transcript-of-rabbit-hole-of-research-episode-84-e-t-the-extra-terrestrial/) - Was E.T really the greatest sci-fi movie of 1982? We go down the rabbit hole of where E.T. fits in the summer that changed sci-fi. In Episode 84 of Rabbit Hole of Research, Joe, Nick, Georgia, and Mary welcome back returning guest and boxing glove artist Chris Guzman(@theboxinggloveartist) to the Basement Studio to talk E.T. the - [Newsletter and Transcript of Rabbit Hole of Research Episode 83: The Mini: The Cloud](https://www.jothamaustin.com/newsletter-and-transcript-of-rabbit-hole-of-research-episode-83-the-mini-the-cloud/) - Fire Amoeba, Downtown Chicago Data Centers, Tempe Lake evaporation rates, and it’s confirmed, David is the first three time guest! In Episode 83: The Mini, Joe, Nick, and Georgia recap Episode 82: Data Centers: Are We Really Blowing Up the Planet for AI Slop and Porn? with confirmed, three-peat returning guest and Friend of the Pod, David - [Newsletter and Transcript of Rabbit Hole of Research Episode 82: Data Centers](https://www.jothamaustin.com/newsletter-and-transcript-of-rabbit-hole-of-research-episode-82-data-centers/) - Are We Really Blowing Up the Planet for AI Slop and Porn? LISTEN TO EPISODE 82 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Episode 82 Transcript In Episode 82 of Rabbit Hole of Research, Joe, Nick, Georgia, and Mary welcome back three-time returning guest (previously on Episodes 13 and 39) and “Friend of the Pod”, David Pincus, PhD, cell biologist at - [Newsletter and Transcript of Rabbit Hole of Research Episode 81: The Mini: Magic](https://www.jothamaustin.com/newsletter-and-transcript-of-rabbit-hole-of-research-episode-81-the-mini-magic/) - Magic, octopus brains, America's power grid, The Thing, and 3D bioprinted skin. episode description LISTEN TO EPISODE 81 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Episode 81 Transcript In Episode 81: The Mini: Joe, Nick, and Georgia recap Episode 80: Magic — Power and Its Costs with author B.L. Mostyn, talk about the storm that swept through Chicagoland causing a 10-day power outage, - [Newsletter and Transcript of Rabbit Hole of Research Episode 79: The Mini: Save Trees so Spidey can Swing](https://www.jothamaustin.com/newsletter-and-transcript-of-rabbit-hole-of-research-episode-79-the-mini-save-trees-so-spidey-can-swing/) - Daylighting a buried creek, '70s animal environmental movies, terraforming Mars, sperm whales with accents, garbage or rocks, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. In Episode 79: The Mini, Joe, Nick, and Georgia recap Episode 78: Briar East Woods and Urban Deforestation, featuring guests Anne and TJ of the Save Briar East Woods organization. The crew ties up - [Newsletter and Transcript of Rabbit Hole of Research Episode 80:Magic: Power and Its Costs](https://www.jothamaustin.com/newsletter-and-transcript-of-rabbit-hole-of-research-episode-80/) - Like Jack Burton always says, "...The check is in the mail." We explore the hidden physics, biology, politics, and ecology behind magical systems. LISTEN TO EPISODE 80 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Episode 80 Transcript In Episode 80 of Rabbit Hole of Research, Joe, Nick, Georgia, and Mary welcome author B.L. Mostyn (Heroes of Another Age) to the Basement Studio - [Newsletter and Transcript of Rabbit Hole of Research Episode 78: Briar East Woods and Urban Deforestation](https://www.jothamaustin.com/newsletter-and-transcript-of-rabbit-hole-of-research-episode-template/) - Pave paradise over with a parking lot? Dunes, ecology, nature and neurobiology, and Poison Ivy. LISTEN TO EPISODE 78 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Episode 78 Transcript In Episode 78 of Rabbit Hole of Research, Joe, Nick, Georgia, and Mary welcome guests Anne Sedlacek and TJ Gaertig of Save Briar East Woods to explore the 32-acre dune forest in Hammond, Indiana. Briar East is the - [Newsletter and Transcript of Rabbit Hole of Research Episode 77: The Mini: Spider-Man Villains](https://www.jothamaustin.com/newsletter-and-transcript-of-rabbit-hole-of-research-episode-77-the-mini-spider-man-villains/) - Taking Spider-Man's villains down the science holes: SpudCell, axolotl mucus, brain-machine interfaces, and why campfires lower your blood pressure. episode description LISTEN TO EPISODE 77 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Episode 77 Transcript In Episode 77: The Mini, Joe, Nick, and Georgia recap Episode 76: Spider-Man: What His Villains Reveal About Him— the third and final part of their Spider-Man - [Newsletter and Transcript of Rabbit Hole of Research Episode 76: Spider-Man villain series 3: What His Villains Reveal About Him](https://www.jothamaustin.com/newsletter-and-transcript-of-rabbit-hole-of-research-episode-76-spider-man-villain-series-3-what-his-villains-reveal-about-him/) - Peter Parker is one bad day away from most of his villains. We dig into the science, the grief, and the philosophy of why he chose differently. With Guest Alex Hanes (@Hanes4Heros) LISTEN TO EPISODE 76 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Episode 76 Transcript In the 76th episode of Rabbit Hole of Research, from the Basement Studio, Joe and - [Newsletter and Transcript of Rabbit Hole of Research Episode 75: The Mini Chimeras](https://www.jothamaustin.com/newsletter-and-transcript-of-rabbit-hole-of-research-episode-75-the-mini-chimeras/) - Chimeras, organoids, CRISPR epigenetic editing, explosive diarrhea outbreak, Spider-Noir, mules vs. hinnies, and the 2026 World Cup as a disease modeling event LISTEN TO EPISODE 75 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Episode 75 Transcript Paste Newsletter In Episode 75: The Mini, Joe, Nick, and Georgia recap Episode 74: Scorpion and the Other Chimeras — part two of their Spider-Man villain series - [Newsletter and Transcript of Rabbit Hole of Research Episode 74: Spider-Man villains series 2: Scorpion and the Other Chimeras](https://www.jothamaustin.com/newsletter-and-transcript-of-rabbit-hole-of-research-episode-74-spider-man-villains-series-2-scorpion-and-the-other-chimeras/) - What if you could rewrite your DNA? The science behind Spider-Man's chimera villains, CRISPR, genetics, and Handwavium. Radiolab episodes on CRISPR — mentioned by Georgia: CRISPR part 1 (2015) CRISPR part 2 (2017) Comics Amazing Spider-Man — Scorpion origin (Issue #20, 1965) Amazing Spider-Man — The Lizard origin (Issue #6, 1963) Flowers for Rhino — published in Spider-Man's Tangled Web #5–6 (2001). Written - [Newsletter and Transcript of Rabbit Hole of Research Episode 73: The Mini: Lab Safety](https://www.jothamaustin.com/newsletter-and-transcript-of-rabbit-hole-of-research-episode-73-the-mini-lab-safety/) - We revisit why you shouldn't lick rocks, dangers of self-experimenting, dark proteins, de-aging cells, and sadly a 1,000-year-old Peru geoglyph destroyed LISTEN TO EPISODE 73 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Episode 73 Transcript Joe, Nick, and Georgia are back in the Basement Studio — well, sort of. Georgia is remoting in from the American Library Association conference in Chicago, - [Newsletter and Transcript of Rabbit Hole of Research Episode 72: Spider-Man villain series part 1: Lab Safety](https://www.jothamaustin.com/newsletter-and-transcript-of-rabbit-hole-of-research-episode-72-spider-man-villain-series-part-1-lab-safety/) - Spider-Man's villains are a case study of OSHA violations. We break down the science of lab safety, what goes wrong, and why fiction can't stop Handwavium-ing the guardrails. LISTEN TO EPISODE 72 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Episode 72 Transcript In Episode 72 of Rabbit Hole of Research, Joe, Nick, Georgia, and Mary are joined by returning guest Tera - [Transcript of Rabbit Hole of Research Episode 70: Nazca Lines of Peru and Crop Circles](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-of-rabbit-hole-of-research-episode-70-nazca-lines-of-peru-and-crop-circles/) - With Special Guest Lorena Salinas Who drew the Nazca Lines and why? Aliens, offerings, or brilliant engineers? The crew explores Nazca Lines, crop circles, Peruvian history and culture. LISTEN TO EPISODE 70 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon joe: [00:00:00] Hey, welcome back to the Rabbit Hole of Research down here in the basement studio. We're all crewed up. nick: - [Transcript of Rabbit Hole of Research Episode 68: The Hive Mind](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-of-rhr-episode-68-the-hive-mind/) - with guest: Wes Thorn What if the scariest thing about a hive mind isn't losing yourself, but finding out you never had a self to lose? Resistance may be futile. LISTEN TO EPISODE 68 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon joe: [00:00:00] Hey, welcome back to the Rabbit Hole of Research down here in the basement studio. We are all crewed - [Rabbit Hole of Research Episode 68: Hive Mind: The Newsletter](https://www.jothamaustin.com/rabbit-hole-of-research-episode-68-hive-mind/) - with guest: Wes Thorn What if the scariest thing about a hive mind isn't losing yourself, but finding out you never had a self to lose? Resistance may be futile. LISTEN TO EPISODE 68 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon In the 68th episode of Rabbit Hole of Research, from the Basement Studio, Joe, Nick, Georgia, Mary, and returning guest - [Episode 67: The Mini: Planetary Defense: The Newsletter](https://www.jothamaustin.com/episode-67-the-mini-planetary-defense-the-newsletter/) - The crew revisits Near Earth Objects, Dante's Inferno maybe the first asteroid impact story, and "Science Holes" about smart fart-tracking underwear and a newly discovered space inside us. LISTEN TO EPISODE 67 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon In Episode 67: “The Mini,” Joe, Nick, and Georgia recap Episode 66: Saving Earth From Other Worldly Impact. The crew talks about, Episode - [Transcript Episode 67: The Mini: Planetary Defense](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-episode-67-the-mini-planetary-defense/) - The crew revisits Near Earth Objects, Dante's Inferno maybe the first asteroid impact story, and "Science Holes" about smart fart-tracking underwear and a newly discovered space inside us. LISTEN TO EPISODE 67 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon joe: [00:00:00] Hey, welcome back to the Rabbit Hole of Research, the mini here down in the basement studio. You've got me, Joe. - [Episode 63: The Mini: Splatterpunk Newsletter](https://www.jothamaustin.com/episode-63-the-mini-splatterpunk-newsletter/) - The crew revisits fear and horror, Georgia watches Blair Witch for the first time, and their Slay the Lake road trip. Science news: CRISPR defenses, semen-derived eye drops, and airborne eDNA. LISTEN TO EPISODE 63 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon In Episode 63: “The Mini”, Joe, Nick, and Georgia recap Episode 62: Fear, Phobias, and Splatterpunk: When Terror Becomes Entertainment and share - [Transcript of Episode 65: The Mini: Living Underground](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-of-episode-65/) - The crew revisits living underground, lunar lava tube safety, and drops into a science hole about a Stanford discovery that rewrites how we think life produces DNA LISTEN TO EPISODE 65 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon joe: [00:00:00] Hey, welcome back to the Rabbit Hole of Research down here in the basement studio for the mini. Nick: The Mini. joe: you have - [Transcript: Episode 66: Saving Earth from Other Worldly Impact](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-episode-66-saving-earth-from-other-worldly-impact/) - Guest: Charles Blue Tracking Near-Earth Objects, DART, tabletop defense games, and Starship Trooper conspiracies. The Rabbit Hole of Research crew heads to the Basement Studio to ask what happens when you look up. LISTEN TO EPISODE 66 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon joe: [00:00:00] Hey. Welcome back to the rabbit hole of research down here in the basement studio. We're - [Episode 66: Saving Earth from Other Worldly Impact: The Newsletter](https://www.jothamaustin.com/episode-66-saving-earth-from-other-worldly-impact-the-newsletter/) - With Guest: Charles Blue Near-Earth Objects, DART, tabletop defense games, and Starship Trooper conspiracies. The Rabbit Hole of Research crew heads to the Basement Studio to ask what happens when you look up. LISTEN TO EPISODE 66 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon In Episode 66 of Rabbit Hole of Research, Joe, Nick, Georgia, and Mary welcome Charles Blue, a - [Episode 65: The Mini: Living Underground: News Letter](https://www.jothamaustin.com/episode-65-the-mini-living-underground-news-letter/) - The crew revisits living underground, lunar lava tube safety, and drops into a science hole about a Stanford discovery that rewrites how we think life produces DNA LISTEN TO EPISODE 65 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon In Episode 65: “The Mini,” Joe, Nick, and Georgia recap Episode 64: Living Underground: Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial and still talking about their excitement for the - [Episode 64 Newsletter: Living Underground: Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial](https://www.jothamaustin.com/episode-64-newsletter-living-underground-terrestrial-and-extraterrestrial/) - On the day Artemis II launched, the RHR crew headed, with special guest Ernie Bell, PhD, down below the Basement Studio to ask the question fiction keeps digging up, can humans live long-term underground? In the 64th episode of Rabbit Hole of Research, from the Basement Studio, Joe, Nick, Georgia, and Mary welcome rocket scientist, - [Transcript of Episode 64:Living Underground: Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-of-episode-64living-underground-terrestrial-and-extraterrestrial/) - On the day Artemis II launched, the RHR crew with special guest Ernie Bell, PhD, headed down below the Basement Studio to ask the question fiction keeps digging up, can humans live long-term underground? LISTEN TO EPISODE 64 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon [00:00:00] joe: Hey Welcome back to the Rabbit Hole of Research down here in the Basement Studio. - [Transcript of Episode 63: The Mini: Splatterpunk](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-of-episode-63-the-mini-splatterpunk/) - The crew revisits fear and horror, Georgia watches Blair Witch for the first time, and their Slay the Lake road trip. Science news: CRISPR defenses, semen-derived eye drops, and airborne eDNA. LISTEN TO EPISODE 63 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon joe: Hey, welcome back to the Rabbit Hole of Research down here in the basement studio for the mini. nick: The - [Episode 62 Show Notes: Fear, Phobias, and Splatterpunk: When Terror Becomes Entertainment](https://www.jothamaustin.com/episode-62-show-notes-fear-phobias-and-splatterpunk-when-terror-becomes-entertainment/) - The RHR crew explores the neuroscience of fear, the psychology of disgust, and the genre brave enough to find out exactly where terror ends and entertainment begins. LISTEN TO EPISODE 62 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon In the 62nd episode of Rabbit Hole of Research, Joe, Nick, and Georgia welcome splatterpunk author Phrique to the Basement Studio to dig - [Transcript of Episode 62: Fear, Phobias, and Splatterpunk: When Terror Becomes Entertainment ](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-of-episode-62-fear-phobias-and-splatterpunk-when-terror-becomes-entertainment/) - The RHR crew explores the neuroscience of fear, the psychology of disgust, and the genre brave enough to find out exactly where terror ends and entertainment begins. LISTEN TO EPISODE 62 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon joe: [00:00:00] Hey, welcome back to the Rabbit Hole of Research down here in the basement studio. You've got me, Joe, you Nick: you got - [Episode 61 Show Notes: The Mini: Lassoing Truth](https://www.jothamaustin.com/__trashed/) - The crew revisits truth, maps, flat Earthers, and April Fool's history. Science news: Artemis II, found time, zombie cells, and a spider disguised as a fungus. And no fooling, a fist bump with RZA LISTEN TO EPISODE 61 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon In Episode 61: The Mini, Joe, Nick, and Georgia revisit their conversation from Episode 60: Lassoing the - [Transcript of Episode 61: The Mini: Lassoing TRUTH](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-of-episode-61-the-mini-lassoing-truth/) - The crew revisits truth, maps, flat Earthers, and April Fool's history. Science news: Artemis II, found time, zombie cells, and a spider disguised as a fungus. And no fooling, a fist bump with RZA LISTEN TO EPISODE 61 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon j: [00:00:00] Hey, welcome back to the Rabbit Hole of Research down here in the Basement Studio. - [Transcript of Episode 60: Lassoing the Truth Serum](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-of-episode-60-lassoing-the-truth-serum/) - with guest David Detmer, PhD LISTEN TO EPISODE 60 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon joe: [00:00:00] Hey Welcome back to the Rabbit Hole of Research down here. That is nick: is a true statement. joe: down here mary: here in a joe: basement studio. You've got me Joe. Feeling good. nick: You got Nick. mary: You joe: got Nick. We've got Nick Georgia. We got Georgia. mary: We - [Transcript of Episode 58: The Science of Chatbots & Human Connection](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-of-episode-58-the-science-of-chatbots-human-connection/) - Lily Fierro (MIT Computational Cognitive Scientist, Writer) and Generoso Fierro (Illustrator, Film Critic) Website: https://linktr.ee/plasticgrapes Listen to Episode 58 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon joe: Hey, welcome back to the rabbit hole of the research down here in the basement studio. We're all crewed up. You have me, Joe, nick: you got Nick? You got joe: we've got Nick. geo: Georgia, nick: Actually Joe, - [Transcript EP 53: Space Arks and Colonizing New Worlds](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-ep-53-space-arks-and-colonizing-new-worlds/) - With Guest Roland Pitts Listen to Episode 53 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon joe: [00:00:00] Hey, welcome back to the rabbit hole of Research down here in the basement studio as always. You have me, Joe, Got Nick Georgia, we've got Georgia. And we have a guest with us to talk about space arcs and colonizing new worlds. Roland, do - [Transcript of Episode 55: Energy Directed Weapons: Who Turned Off the Lights?](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-of-rabbit-hole-of-research-episode-55-energy-directed-weapons-who-turned-off-the-lights/) - With Guest Bruce Landay Listen to Episode 55 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon joe: [00:00:00] Hey, welcome back to the Rabbit Hole of Research down here in the basement studio. You've got me, Joe, here on this fine recording. night we have Nick: You got Nick. joe: We've got Nick here. geo: In Georgia. Yeah, joe: Georgia, and we have our newest co-host who - [Transcript of Episode 56:Medicine of the Future: From Fantasy to Patient Care](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-of-episode-56medicine-of-the-future-from-fantasy-to-patient-care/) - With Guest: Davis Ashura LISTEN TO EPISODE 56 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon joe: [00:00:00] Hey welcome back to the rabbit hole of research down here in the basement studio, take two. geo: Oh, nick: you said it. I was gonna, I was gonna do a clap. joe: Yeah. Yeah, I had a little incident with the soundboard. But yeah, we're here for - [Transcript: EP 54: What's Love Got to Do With It?](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-ep-54-whats-love-got-to-do-with-it/) - Guest Joe Compton Listen to Episode 54 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon joe: [00:00:00] Hey, welcome back to the Rabbit Hole of Research down here in the basement studio, staying warm and cozy. You've got me, Joe. Yeah, I got Nick. We've got Nick Geo: Georgia, joe: we've got Georgia. And on this very lovely episode, we have a special guest here. - [Transcript EP 51: Season 2 Recap: What Makes A Christmas Movie (And Is Die Hard one?)](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-ep-51-season-2-recap-what-makes-a-christmas-movie-and-is-die-hard-one/) - LIsten to Episode 51 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon [00:00:00] joe: Hey, welcome back to the Rabbit Hole of Research. Down here in the base- ment studio in the throes of winter here in Chicagoland. It's NIck: the cold. Mary: first day of winter. joe: Is it the first day of winter? 7How are we there? It's the first Mary: day of winter joe: or - [Transcript EP 52: The Physics and Biology of Extreme Performance](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-ep-52-the-physics-and-biology-of-extreme-performance/) - Guest Hayley Reese Chow Listen to Episode 52 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon [00:00:00] Joe: Hey, welcome back to the Rabbit Hole of Research down here in the base- ment studio for Season Three coming at you. Yep. Nick: I'm shocked. They haven't canceled us yet, Joe, Joe: we haven't been canceled. We're here. No one's raided the Basement Studio and dragged - [Transcript: Episode 50: Gremlins and Holiday Science](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-episode-50-gremlins/) - Listen to Episode 50 and read the newsletter Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon joe: [00:00:00] Hey, welcome back to the Rabbit Hole of Research down here in the basement studio. And next a little We are in the spirit. Here already. We have the full crew. You got me, Joe, Nick: got Nick. You got Nick. Geo: Georgia. Chris G: We've joe: got Georgia. - [Transcript Episode 49: Heart of a Superhero](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-episode-49-heart-of-a-superhero/) - Listen to Episode 49 and read the newsletter Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Joe: [00:00:00] Hey, welcome back to the Rabbit Hole of Research down here in the basement studio. We're all crewed up. Got a full house. You got me, Joe? You got Nick. We got Nick. Georgia. We got Georgia. And we have a special guest with us. - [Episode 48: Perception vs Perspective.](https://www.jothamaustin.com/episode-48-perception-vs-perspective/) - Is Your Brain Lying to You? Listen to Episode 48 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Joe: [00:00:00] Hey, welcome back to the Rabbit Hole of Research down here in the basement studio. got me, Joe, Georgia: You Joe: you got Nick. We've got Nick. We've got Georgia, and we actually have a special guest with us. Nick: well, hello there. Hello. Joe: yeah. Yeah. - [Episode 47 Transcript: Who Goes There?: The Thing and The Shape of Paranoia](https://www.jothamaustin.com/episode-47-transcript-who-goes-there-the-thing-and-the-shape-of-paranoiaepisode-transcript/) - Listen to Episode 47 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Joe: [00:00:00] Hey, welcome back to the Rabbit Hole of Research down here in the Basement Studio for another fun episode, part of our October, month of horror. So Bill_H: yes, I finally Nick: I mean, Joe: tasty episodes for you. So this one Nick: here we are known for our horror. Joe: we are, . - [Transcript for Rabbit Hole of Research Episode 46: Slashers](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-for-rabbit-hole-of-research-episode-46-slashers/) - Recorded at Reed's Local Listen to Episode 46 Joe: [00:00:00] Hey. Welcome back to the Rabbit Hole of Research down here in the not so basement studio. Nick: we're away today. Joe: above ground today Geo: are we? Joe: we're here at Reed's Local. If people remember last year during our month of horror, we were hosted here at the - [Rabbit Hole of Research Episode 45: Ghosts and Graveyard](https://www.jothamaustin.com/rabbit-hole-of-research-episode-45-ghosts-and-graveyard/) - Month of Horror Ghostly Movie List from Episode 45. Listen to Episode 45 now! Or Listen where you find your other podcasts: Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Pet Sematary (Stephen King, 1983; film adaptations) – Burial ground horror. Ghost (1990, Patrick Swayze) – Vinny’s favorite ghost movie, even though it doesn’t include a graveyard Event Horizon (1997 film) – Sci-fi horror often - [Transcript EP 44: Lake Michigan, Life, Mermaids, and Everything in Between with Maud Lavin](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-ep-44-lake-michigan-life-mermaids-and-everything-in-between-with-maud-lavin/) - Listen to Episode 44 j: [00:00:00] Hey, welcome back to the Rabbit Hole of Research down here in the basement studio for another exciting episode. We are all crewed up. You have me Joe, we've got Nick. You we've got Georgia. And for this episode, which will be on H two, oh my god. Water - [Transcript EP 45: Ghosts, Graveyards and Cats!](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-ep-45-ghosts-graveyards-and-cats/) - Listen to Episode 45 j: [00:00:00] Hey, welcome back to the rabbit hole of research. We're down. No, we're not nick: are we? I don't think we are. At the j: We are not in the basement studio. This is the month of October, month of horror geo: Like our first season j: we took - [Transcript EP: 43: Animal Swarms with Josh Fisher](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-ep-43-animal-swarms-with-josh-fisher/) - In this episode, researcher Josh Fisher joins the Rabbit Hole of Research to explore the eerie, fascinating world of animal swarms—from locust plagues and angry crows to science, folklore, and cinema. In this episode of Rabbit Hole of Research, we’re joined by researcher Josh Fisher to explore the captivating, creepy, and sometimes comical world of animal swarms. - [Transcript EP 42:Broken Futures with Ben Tanzer](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-ep-42broken-futures-with-ben-tanzer/) - Listen to Episode 42 Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Joe: [00:00:00] Hey, welcome back to the Rabbit Hole of nick: Research. Joe: We're down here in the basement studio. You have me, Joe, nick: you got Nick again. Georgia: Georgia, Joe: we've got Georgia, and we have a special guest. Take it away, Ben _ Tanzer: Hey, it's Ben. Good to be back or good to - [Transcript: EP 41: Crimes in Time](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-ep-41-crimes-in-time/) - Can a murder be solved across timelines? Author Lee Matthew Goldberg joins the Rabbit Hole crew to explore time travel, paradoxes, time machines, and mind-bending memory loops. Listen to this episode now: Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Joe: [00:00:00] Hey, welcome back to the Rabbit Hole of Research down here in the basement studio for episode 41. We'll be - [Transcript: Fantastic 4 series: Episode 39: Johnny Storm: Spontaneous Combustion](https://www.jothamaustin.com/fantastic-4-series-episode-39-johnny-storm-spontaneous-combustion/) - Click link to listen or search Rabbit Hole of Research where you find your other podcasts: EP39: Johnny Storm and Spontaneous Combustion We torch the handwavium behind Marvel’s hottest character—Johnny Storm, the Human Torch. Dr. David Pincus of the University of Chicago explores how biology might survive a “Flame On!” Transcript: joe: [00:00:00] Hey. Welcome - [Transcript: Fantastic 4 series: Episode 40: Mr. Fantastic (Reed Richards): Stretching:](https://www.jothamaustin.com/fantastic-4-series-episode-40-mr-fantastic-reed-richards-stretching/) - Click link to listen or search Rabbit Hole of Research where you find your other podcasts:EP 40: Mr. Fantastic (Reed Richards): StretchingWhat would it actually take for a human body to stretch like Mr. Fantastic? Maria Dowell, MD joins us to explore the fascinating, terrifying, and biologically implausible science of stretching. Transcript: joe: [00:00:00] Hey, - [What happens when scientists, writers, and cultural critics take Marvel’s First Family seriously?](https://www.jothamaustin.com/what-happens-when-scientists-writers-and-cultural-critics-take-marvels-first-family-seriously/) - On The Rabbit Hole of Research Podcast, we explore the science, symbolism, and speculative logic behind each member of the Fantastic Four. Each episode features a guest expert to examine the biology, psychology, and cultural resonance of these characters. Listen to the full Fantastic Four series before or after going to see the new MCU - [Fantastic 4 series: Episode 38: The Thing: Strong Skin ](https://www.jothamaustin.com/fantastic-4-series-episode-38-the-thing-strong-skin/) - Click the link to listen or search Rabbit Hole of Research where you find your other podcasts:EP38: Ben Grimm and The Thing About SkinNYT bestselling author Jonathan Maberry joins us to explore the handwavium, biology, and symbolism behind strong skin—from the Thing’s rocky dermis to memory tattoos and the scars that shape identity. Transcript: joe: - [Transcript: Fantastic 4 series: Episode 37: Sue Storm Richards: Invisibility](https://www.jothamaustin.com/transcript-fantastic-4-series-episode-37-sue-storm-richards-invisibility/) - Click link to listen or search Rabbit Hole of Research where you find your other podcasts:EP37: Sue Storm and Invisibility* What does it take—biologically—for a human to vanish? Guest: Writer and cultural critic Nick Ulanowski. Transcript: joe: [00:00:00] Hey, welcome back to the Rabbit Hole ofResearch down here in the basement studio. Asnick: who's talking?I can't - [Episode 25.1: Happy New Year 2025!](https://www.jothamaustin.com/episode-25-1-happy-new-year-2025/) - Listen to episode 25.1 Happy New Year 2025 from the Basement Studio! In this Episode 25.1 b-side, New Year’s Day special from the basement studio, we extend our wishes for a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2025. We preview exciting future podcast episodes including discussions on the simulation hypothesis, dystopias and utopias, and a special feature - [The Show Notes: Episode 18: Cybernetic Futures: Technology Meets Humanity Are We Ready?](https://www.jothamaustin.com/the-show-notes-episode-18-cybernetic-futures-technology-meets-humanity-are-we-ready/) - We dive into the realm of cybernetics, the possibility of advanced prosthetics, Biohacking, futuristic sci-fi scenarios like in RoboCop, and what it means to be human. Listen to Episode 18 Welcome to the Shownotes! We are staying organized with timestamps (folks seemed to like them). As always, feel free to comment, and we will address - [The Show Notes: Episode 17: Brainwaves and Superpowers: Can Humans Really Move Objects with Their Minds? Separating facts from Handwavium.](https://www.jothamaustin.com/the-show-notes-episode-17-brainwaves-and-superpowers-can-humans-really-move-objects-with-their-minds-separating-facts-from-handwavium/) - Joe, Nick, and guest Michael Lynn talk about the science and handwavium of telepathy and telekinesis. Discussing everything from twins, government-funded research, brainwaves, to the truly bizarre. In Episode 17 of the Rabbit Hole of Research, hosts Joe and Nick welcome guest Michael Lynn, a material scientist and YouTube creator behind the YouTube Channel: ROTOFORGE, to - [The Show Notes: Episode 16.1 the b-side: Ultimate Alien Invasions, Panspermia, and Jeff Goldblum. ](https://www.jothamaustin.com/episode-16-1-the-b-side-ultimate-alien-invasions-panspermia-and-jeff-goldblum/) - This is a companion episode to Episode 16. We talk about Jeff Goldblum, Sigourney Weaver, Will Smith, Starship Troopers, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Thundercats, and are we made of alien stuff? Welcome to the Footnotes of the B-sides! In this mini episode,Joe and Nick discuss their recent movie and TV show viewings including the - [The Show Notes: Episode 16: Exploring Alien Invasions: Movies, Theories, and is Jeff Goldblum the Ultimate Alien Actor](https://www.jothamaustin.com/episode-16-exploring-alien-invasions-movies-theories-and-is-jeff-goldblum-the-ultimate-alien-actor/) - We talk alien invasion movies, Independence Day, The Thing, Mars Attacks, Cloverfield, and more. We discuss the Fermi Paradox, Bioforming, and debate if Jeff Goldblum is the ultimate alien actor. Listen to Episode 16 Hello Fam! Hope y’all are doing well. So, here is Episode 16, Nick and Joe talk about Alien Invasion. Thank you - [The Show Notes: Episode 15.1 the mini b-side: Clarifications and more Apocalypse Wow!](https://www.jothamaustin.com/the-show-notes-episode-15-1-the-mini-b-side-clarifications-and-more-apocalypse-wow/) - This is a companion episode to Episode 15. We talk about Owen Wilson, West Nile virus, updated WHO pandemic watch, Answer fan questions about zombies, and other tid-bits. Welcome to the Footnotes of the B-sides! In this mini episode, Joe, Nick and Georgia dive into fan comments, topics such as Owen Wilson's 'Wow,' West Nile - [Movie and Book list from Episode 15: Our Favorite Apocalypses: Zombies, Viruses, Meteors, oh my or Apocalypse Wow!](https://www.jothamaustin.com/movie-and-book-list-from-episode-15-our-favorite-apocalypses-zombies-viruses-meteors-oh-my-or-apocalypse-wow/) - Check out Episode 15 and our favorite Apocalypses Types of apocalypse 1. ZOMBIE The zombie apocalypse genre has been a popular theme in movies and books, exploring the breakdown of society in the face of a viral outbreak that turns people into undead creatures. Here are notable works in this genre: Movies: "Night of the - [The Show Notes: Episode 15: Our Favorite Apocalypses: Zombies, Viruses, Meteors, oh my or Apocalypse Wow! ](https://www.jothamaustin.com/the-show-notes-episode-15-our-favorite-apocalypses-zombies-viruses-meteors-oh-my-or-apocalypse-wow/) - Nick, Georgia and Joe dig into their favorite doomsday scenarios. Zombies, vampires, wars, disease, natural disasters, AI and more. We discuss the plausibility, impact and survivability. In this episode of 'Rabbit Hole of Research,' the crew gathers in the basement “bunker” studio to delve into their favorite apocalyptic scenarios. Hosts Joe, Nick, and Georgia debate - [What's Up Jotham?](https://www.jothamaustin.com/whats-up-jotham/) - What? Jotham has a Podcast! Welcome! The Rabbit Hole of Research Podcast is available now! So excited to share science and pop culture with you. You can listen to the Podcast on most providers (Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon, etc), the Substack app, in a browser on my website or from this email! Substack, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon, Joe's Website - [Rabbit Hole of Research Podcast Episode 1: Gaba's Girl Show Notes](https://www.jothamaustin.com/rabbit-hole-of-research-podcast-episode-1-gabas-girl-show-notes/) - Find the Rabbit Hole of Research Podcast here to listen Welcome to Episode 1 Show Notes: This is a collection of stuff that we didn’t get to in the show or talked about in the show briefly. We try to include links when possible and connecting our research paths. Maybe in future we will have - [Rabbit Hole of Research Podcast Episode 2: AI Show Notes](https://www.jothamaustin.com/rabbit-hole-of-research-podcast-episode-2-ai-show-notes/) - Find the Rabbit Hole of Research Podcast here to listen Episode 2: The Show Notes This has no particular format, just correcting or updating anything in the show we didn’t get a chance to fully talk about or things we had on the tips of our tongues and couldn’t get out as we recorded. As - [Rabbit Hole of Research Podcast Episode 3: Villains Show Notes](https://www.jothamaustin.com/rabbit-hole-of-research-podcast-episode-3-show-notes/) - Study published in 2020 Psychological Science, Rebecca Krause, at Northwestern University: Krause, R. J., & Rucker, D. D. (2020). Can bad be good? The attraction of a darker self. Psychological Science. Humans hardwired to find goodness in villains A recent study from Aarhus University found those who prefer fictional villains to heroes are more likely to be - [Rabbit Hole of Research the Podcast: Episode 5: Mutants! The Show Notes](https://www.jothamaustin.com/episode-5-the-show-notes/) - #Play Episode 5 This has no particular format; it's just correcting or updating anything in the show we didn’t get a chance to fully talk about or things we had on the tips of our tongues and couldn’t get out as we recorded. As always, feel free to comment, and we will address stuff in - [Rabbit Hole of Research the Podcast: Episode 6: Zombies: The Show Notes](https://www.jothamaustin.com/episode-6-zombies-the-show-notes/) - Jotham Rabbit Hole of Research the Podcast: Episode 6: Zombies: The Show Notes Writing and Other Projects Nick and Joe talk about Zombies. Fast zombies, slow zombies, Walking Dead, The Last of Us, Thanos’ snap, arachnids, The Thing, and do corn tortillas taste like flesh? Listen to Episode 6: Zombies This has no particular format; it's just correcting or updating anything in the show we didn’t get a chance to fully talk - [Rabbit Hole of Research: The Show Notes: Episode 7: Lighthouses](https://www.jothamaustin.com/rabbit-hole-of-research-the-show-notes-episode-7-lighthouses/) - Joe, Nick, and Georgia talk about the science of Lighthouses, Statue of Liberty, Day of the Triffids, Annihilation, Shutter Island, Fresnel, and other facts that will make you an expert pharologist. Listen to Episode 7: Lighthouses This has no particular format; it's just correcting or updating anything in the show we didn’t get a chance - [The Show Notes: Rabbit Hole of Research Episode 8: Teleportation](https://www.jothamaustin.com/the-show-notes-rabbit-hole-of-research-episode-8-teleportation/) - Nick, Evan and Joe talk about teleportation, the last perfect 8 minutes on Earth, Event Horizon, Michael Myers, The Matrix, Harry Potter, Jumper, and lots of love for Jeff Goldblum! Listen to Episode 8: Teleportation This has no particular format; it's just correcting or updating anything in the show we didn’t get a chance to - [The Show Notes: Rabbit Hole of Research Episode 9: Sleep Studies and Dreams](https://www.jothamaustin.com/the-show-notes-rabbit-hole-of-research-episode-9-sleep-studies-and-dreams/) - Joe, Nick and Georgia talk sleep, Chianti & fava beans, brain rinsing, They Live, Inception, lucid dreaming, noisy ice, John Wick’s dreams, Nick's research, Jacob’s ladder, sleep paralysis, and more. Listen to Episode 9: Sleep Studies and Dreams Episode 9 – Sleep Studies This has no particular format; it's just correcting or updating anything in - [The Show Notes: Rabbit Hole of Research Episode 10: Time Travel is Weird](https://www.jothamaustin.com/the-show-notes-rabbit-hole-of-research-episode-10-time-travel-is-weird/) - Nick and I talk about the Event Horizon, Groundhog Day, Evil Dead, Somewhere in Time, Final Destination, Handwavium, Encyclopedia Britannica, Handwashing, Video Game logic and more spacetime stuff. Listen to Episode 10 Episode 10: Time Travel is Weird This has no particular format; it's just correcting or updating anything in the show we didn’t get - [The Show Notes: Rabbit Hole of Research Episode 11: Cloning. Episode 11: Cloning.](https://www.jothamaustin.com/the-show-notes-rabbit-hole-of-research-episode-11-cloning-episode-11-cloning/) - Nick and I are joined by Jordan to talk about cloning pets, Star Wars, Epigenetics, Homunculi, Somatic cells, Gremlins, AntMan, Chromosomes, Woolly Mammoths, Flubber, and what’s in Nick’s Water? Listen to Episode 11: Cloning. Episode 11. Cloning Episode 11: Cloning. Episode 11: Cloning This has no particular format; it's just correcting or updating anything in - [The Show Notes: Episode 12: Eye Popping Superpowers: Movies, Comics, and Real Science](https://www.jothamaustin.com/the-show-notes-episode-12-eye-popping-superpowers-movies-comics-and-real-science/) - Joe and Nick discuss eye-related superpowers, Cyclops, Superman, Hawkeye, laser- cells, iris scanning, Bremsstrahlung, eye transplants, Gazerbeam, tetrachromacy, the Pedoscope, and Joe's x-ray glasses Listen to Episode 12 Welcome to the Shownotes! For the first time the shownotes are organized with timestamps. Let me know what you think about this new format. As always, feel - [The Show Notes: Episode 14: Exploring Regeneration from Wolverine and Deadpool to Actual Factual Science](https://www.jothamaustin.com/the-show-notes-episode-14-exploring-regeneration-from-wolverine-and-deadpool-to-actual-factual-science/) - In this episode we dig into regeneration: axolotls, Wolverine's caloric intake, Deadpool & Cancer, 3D-bioprinting, Fifth Element, Attack on Titan, Groot, Hydra, Morphallaxis, Bioelectronics and more. Listen to Episode 14 here Episode 14: Exploring Regeneration from Wolverine and Deadpool to Actual Factual Science Welcome to the Shownotes! We are staying organized with timestamps (folks seemed - [The Show Notes: Episode 14.1 the b-side—clarifications and more Regeneration Insights](https://www.jothamaustin.com/the-show-notes-episode-14-1-the-b-side-clarifications-and-more-regeneration-insights/) - This is a companion to Episode 14 on Regeneration. We talk about the Deadpool and Wolverine movie, calcifications about plant regenerations, updates on bioelectricity research, and is Groot a plant? Welcome to the Footnotes, B-sides, or mini-episode Show notes: That’s right just like the main event, the mini episode, also has show notes. Curated with - [The Show Notes: Episode 13: Blockbusters and Frozen Landscapes: Climate Change Through the Lens of Pop Culture](https://www.jothamaustin.com/the-show-notes-episode-13-blockbusters-and-frozen-landscapes-climate-change-through-the-lens-of-pop-culture/) - In this episode we delve into climate disaster, Twister, The Day After Tomorrow, solarshades, Frozen II, Wooly Mammoths, ancient viruses, Sharknado, Bill Paxton, Apophis, Snowpiercer, and more. Episode 13: Blockbusters and Frozen Landscapes: Climate Change Through the Lens of Pop Culture Listen to Episode 13 Here Welcome to the Shownotes! We are staying organized with - [Rabbit Hole of Research Podcast Episode 4: Giant Animals Show Notes](https://www.jothamaustin.com/rabbit-hole-of-research-podcast-episode-4-giant-animals-show-notes/) - Find the Rabbit Hole of Research Podcast here to listen Episode 4: The Show Notes This has no particular format; it's just correcting or updating anything in the show we didn’t get a chance to fully talk about or things we had on the tips of our tongues and couldn’t get out as we recorded. - [What’s Jotham Checking Out July-August 2023](https://www.jothamaustin.com/whats-jotham-checking-out-july-august-2023/) - Books: I read six since the last time I checked in (not including the six books I read for the CWA BOTY contest). I read in a few genres: from Horror (Cynthia’s reimagining of the Pied Piper). Speculative and Science fiction (cloning and space drama). A great film study of one of my favorite movies, - [What’s been happening May-July 2023](https://www.jothamaustin.com/whats-been-happening-may-july-2023/) - What’s Jotham Reading? Books: I’m not sure how I did it, but I read 8 books since the last time I checked in. As you know I didn’t write a couple newsletters, so that’s where the extra time went. LOL. I read in a few genres: from Horror (cordyceps fungus zombies and supernatural revenge), literary - [Change is hard](https://www.jothamaustin.com/change-is-hard/) - I’m on the move. Not physically but digitally. Moving my newsletter from Mailchimp to Substack. Besides my Rabbit Hole of Research newsletter, Substack will also be home to my podcast, and more regular updates about other creatives, my writing journey and the lessons I learn along the way. I’ll try to update the blog here - [NWI Comic Con](https://www.jothamaustin.com/nwi-comic-con/) - I started going to this con for the past 8 years (we missed the 1st year). And this will be our second year vending. We are friends with many of the other creators and performers at this Con. It has a big Con feel, but very accessible and great time for families. Come on out - [Two Big Announcments](https://www.jothamaustin.com/two-big-announcments/) - After meeting J. D. Butler at MarsCon 2023, he invited me to be part of his February newsletter giveaway. It’s a five book giveaway chance with 5 winners. The contest runs from February 5th-12th, so get over and sign up (I’m actually sending HARDBACK copies of my novel to the winners). Click the link:http://davidjohnbutler.com/giveaways/february-2023-five-sci-fi-novels-giveaway/ FIVE - [Find Your Next Favorite Author](https://www.jothamaustin.com/find-your-next-favorite-book-or-author-with-these-newsletter-giveaways-or-virtual-book-fairs/) - Book Fairs — Discover New Authors Author Newsletter Swaps - [What am I Reading and Listening to](https://www.jothamaustin.com/what-am-i-reading-and-listening-to/) - 07 January 2023 Comics, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Music/Podcasts Comics:The Jet Saga:Row Sky I was at a John Streetz Alliance Comic and Craft event at Soundgrowler Brewery in December 2022 and I met Row Sky, among other creators I’ll be taking about over this year.Row introduced me to the world he is creating through his words and comics. A world where superhero’s - [Happy New Year 2023](https://www.jothamaustin.com/happy-new-year-2023/) - Wishing you a wonderful and healthy 2023 I’m kicking off the new year with a bang and going to be a guest and panelist at MarsCon 2023 in Virginia Beach, VA! MarsCon January 13-15th 2023! I’ll be on six panels: 1. Religion, Magic and Science 2. Worldbuilding: Food and Drink 3. Researching Your Story 4. - [Find your next favorite book or author with these December 2022 newsletter giveaways or virtual book-fairs:](https://www.jothamaustin.com/find-your-next-favorite-book-or-author-with-these-december-2022-newsletter-giveaways-or-virtual-book-fairs/) - Book Fairs — Discover New Authors Author Newsletter Swaps Thanks for supporting these fellow authors by checking these Giveaways and book fairs out. - [Two early 2023 Conventions I’ll be attending, MarsCon January 13-15 2023 and NWI Comic Con February 11th 2023!](https://www.jothamaustin.com/two-early-2023-conventions-ill-be-attending-marscon-january-13-15-2023-and-nwi-comic-con-february-11th-2023/) - MarsCon 2023 MarsCon January 13-15th 2023! Yes, I am going to be a guest and panelist at MarsCon 2023 in Virginia Beach, VA! I’ll be on six panels: Religion, Magic and Science Worldbuilding: Food and Drink Researching Your Story Do They Still Need HMO’s in Your World? Dystopia is a Double Edge Sword for the - [Stuff I’m Digging in December 2022](https://www.jothamaustin.com/stuff-im-digging-in-december/) - Comics Mega Centurions byJon Parrish I’ve talked about Jon in my Newsletter before, (Click here to check it out), but in short Jon worked with Scout Comics to release his comic series Mega Centurion. The final book was just released. Go check Mega Centurion and all the rest of Jon’s stuff on his website: Jon Parrish’s Home - [What I’m digging in July 2022](https://www.jothamaustin.com/what-im-digging-in-july-2022/) - Comics: The Fist by Brandon Bitros I first saw The Fist on Kickstarter from Blackstone comics and creator Brandon Bitros. I had to support this comic and excited to read, becasue it is set in my birth city and home for many years, Philadelphia! Also, the premise was interesting and the artwork and writing was - [What I’m digging in June 2022](https://www.jothamaustin.com/what-im-digging-in-june-2022/) - Comics:Le Fay I saw Le Fay on Kickstarter some time ago from Evoluzione Publishing, and they pulled me in with the hook: “If Jessica Jones was a Fay Sorcerous.”The story is about woman, Morgan le Fay who works as a private investigator for the occult underworld in modern times. I really like the art work - [March 12th: What am I reading and Listening to:](https://www.jothamaustin.com/march-12th-what-am-i-reading-and-listening-to/) - Comics: The Freaking Future by Matt Skillern The Freaking Future is an anthology of weird character driven stories taking place in (you guessed it) the future. If you like comics like Heavy Metal Magazine and 2000 AD then keep your eye out for The Freaking Future. It's a unique bunch of weird and funny stories!Matt - [What am I reading and listening to in February 2022](https://www.jothamaustin.com/what-am-i-reading-and-listening-to-in-february-2022/) - Comics: Hack/SlashImage Comics I recently got the 2nd Volume in the Hack/Slash Horror series. I backed the first volume and the second on Kickstarter (Got a variant cover). I loved the first and I cannot wait to dig into this one. Tim Seeley is one of my favorite writer, and he will be a VIP - [Announcement:
](https://www.jothamaustin.com/announcement/) - Rabbit Hole of Research is going to be exhibitors at the NWI Comic Con 2022!!! Saturday, February 12, 2022 Lake County Fair Grounds889 South Court Street, Crown Point, IN Click here for tickets and other event info! Come out and say hello! We will be releasing the first three Rabbit Hole of Research Zines (expanded - [What’s up Jotham? Is it too late to say Happy New Year?](https://www.jothamaustin.com/whats-up-jotham-is-it-too-late-to-say-happy-new-year/) - It’s January 2022, and even though we are 8 days into the New Year, and a little late to the party, I’m going to wish you all a Very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!I always wonder how late is too late to wish someone a Happy New Year. I mean what if the first - [What am I reading and listening to in January 2022?](https://www.jothamaustin.com/what-am-i-reading-and-listening-to-in-january-2022/) - Comics:Tales From the Cryptic Closet: See it in Terrifying 3D!Guerrilla Publishing This is the third issue in the Horror anthology series. A great collaborative effort!I am looking forward to more stuff from Guerrilla Publishing. Full disclosure: I backed this project on Kickstarter, and even got my Face on the back cover. Still a good read! Go get it! Non-Fiction:There's - [It’s 2022!](https://www.jothamaustin.com/its-2022/) - I want to wish all of you a Safe, Healthy and Prosperous 2022! - [Happy December! And that means it’s almost 2022!](https://www.jothamaustin.com/happy-december-and-that-means-its-almost-2022/) - It’s December and I am unsure where the year has gone.The last couple months have seemed to drag along, but it’s time for holiday cheer, egg nog, cookies, lights and all that jazz!As the year winds down, I got the first round of Developmental Edits from my agent (Developmental edits are 30,000 foot big picture - [November 13th: How to Balance Handwavium and the Actual Factual in your story](https://www.jothamaustin.com/november-13th-how-to-balance-handwavium-and-the-actual-factual-in-your-story/) - I often get asked how does a research scientist balance using Handwavium to write Speculative Science fiction or Paranormal stories and staying Actual Factual?So, little secret, I don’t try to keep any balance. I do a bit of research (sometimes I get lost in the Rabbit Hole of Research) about things that I may use - [It’s October 16th, What’s up Jotham?](https://www.jothamaustin.com/its-october-16th-whats-up-jotham/) - Hey y’all, I hope this email finds you safe and well. No matter how you found my newsletter, thank you for joining.I know what you are thinking, “Jotham, what is this Rabbit Hole of Research?” Well, my newsletter comes out twice a month (this is the goal), one edition will feature an author interview, book - [Author Interview With Katherine Soto](https://www.jothamaustin.com/author-interview-with-katherine-soto/) - Creating New Worlds. Katherine, How do you come up with ideas for a project? It sounds so easy when I say it, but I have an idea come into my mind and I work on it in my head until I can write something down. I once had an idea hit me when I was - [What’s up Jotham in September?](https://www.jothamaustin.com/593-2/) - Hey y’all, I hope this email finds you safe and well. No matter how you found my newsletter, thank you for joining.I know what you are thinking, “Jotham, what is this Rabbit Hole of Research?” Well, my newsletter comes out twice a month (this is the goal), one edition will feature an author interview, book - [August 14th: What’s up Jotham?](https://www.jothamaustin.com/august-14th-whats-up-jotham/) - Hey y’all, I hope this email finds you safe and well. No matter how you found my newsletter, thank you for joining. I know what you are thinking, “Jotham, what is this Rabbit Hole of Research?” Well, my newsletter comes out twice a month (this is the goal), one edition will feature an author interview, - [Book Signing at Munster Community Park Market](https://www.jothamaustin.com/august-15th-book-signing-at-munster-community-park-market/) - August 15th I’ll be at the Munster Community Market with Georgia (Atomic Number 14) . I’ll have books, both paperback and hardback for signing! I hope to see you there! - [July Book Fairs, Promos and Giveaways](https://www.jothamaustin.com/july-book-fairs-promos-and-giveaways/) - Some Cool Stuff To Check Out and add to your—To Be Read List: New Author: New Phycological Thriller by Hesham N. AliGiveaway: Fantasy & Sci-fi Fan Giveaway (only 2 days left to enter!)Book Promo: Act fast! Don't miss out on these amazing books! Book Promo: July All Genre GiveawayBook Promo: The Fantastic CollectionBook Promo: Summer - [Personal Update: It’s July 10th and I Ain’t Got Time To Bleed!](https://www.jothamaustin.com/its-july-and-i-aint-got-time-to-bleed/) - Happy July! I know we are a week or so in, but it’s never to late to spread some joy! The past week has been crazy and the crazy weather didn’t help. So what happened? My sump pump died and got about one inch of water in the laundry room—I jumped into action and replaced - [July 10th: Tree Farts, Cyanobacteria Airborne Poison, the Eusocial lifestyle, and Almost One Year of Handwavium](https://www.jothamaustin.com/july-10th-tree-farts-cyanobacteria-airborne-poison-the-eusocial-lifestyle-and-almost-one-year-of-handwavium/) - Tree farts, pond scum and cooperative ferns. After I write my Rabbit Hole of Research episodes I keep my eye on the science, and will update if I see some interesting new research popping up. Last year I had an episode on Killer Plants (read it here), and here are some new botanical findings: 1) - [July 10th Author Profile: Jennifer Soucy](https://www.jothamaustin.com/july-10th-author-profile-jennifer-soucy/) - Jennifer Soucy is a spirited New England girl who loves to explore both the world around her and the vivid realms within her imagination. Born and raised in Connecticut, she currently lives in Georgia after a stint in Las Vegas. She’s an editing assistant, 25-year veteran of the service industry, and a proud nerd whose - [Personal Update: June 26th 2016](https://www.jothamaustin.com/personal-update-june-26th-2016/) - This month has flown by, but there was a lot of activity. I had the pleasure of chatting with folks at the Juneteenth Celebration in Hammond, IN. I really enjoyed the conversations, the fellowship, celebrating the accomplishments of the next generation of young scholars, and overall excitement of the event. Cannot wait to do it - [Author Interview with Shawn Burgess](https://www.jothamaustin.com/author-interview-with-shawn-burgess/) - Shawn Burgess is a dark fiction author with a love for the dark, chilling, and unusual, whether that be in his own writing, or in his reading of the works of others. His debut novel, The Tear Collector, was published in 2019 and its sequel, Ghosts of Grief Hollow is due out in 2021. He lives - [Science Quick Hits: June 12th episode](https://www.jothamaustin.com/science-quick-hits-june-12th-episode/) - Before I jump in I want to take time to thank everyone who wrote to me or commented on my last episode on the science of cryonics (if you missed it, here is the link: https://mailchi.mp/e762b3f1d4b4/jothams-monthly-newsletter-cryonics). A couple readers wondered why I said cryonics and not cryogenics like you read in books and hear in movies. - [June Update](https://www.jothamaustin.com/june-update/) - Where has the time gone? May zipped by and we are smack dab into June. I spent some time getting plants in the garden (tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants) and relaxed a bit and tried a new gin at 18th Street Distillery! I was interviewed by fellow author Katherine Soto this month, you can read it - [May Update: What happened to April?](https://www.jothamaustin.com/what-happened-to-april/) - Not much personal news to update you with, so I thought I’d share a photo from a project I was working on at work, modeling limb development in embryos. On the big screen, the green is the nucleus and the blue is the outline of the cell body. On the little screen you can see the - [Debut Novel Released on February 23rd 2021](https://www.jothamaustin.com/debut-novel-released-on-february-23rd-2021/) - The official release of my debut psychological technothriller novel, “Will You Still Love Me If I Become Someone Else?” is less than 2 weeks away—FEBRUARY 23rd!! Preorder ebook version from major retailers around the world (only 99 cents, the price will go up after release): Preorder Here I will have paperback copies and bookplates that - [March Update: Launch Day and Everything After](https://www.jothamaustin.com/march-update-launch-day-and-everything-after/) - Here is a picture of me on release day morning for my debut novel, ‘Will You Still Love Me If I Become Someone Else?’ (still need a copy, click here). I didn’t know what to expect (like a ballon drop when the clock struck midnight or something), that didn’t happen, but it was exciting to - [February Update: Snow, Snow, more Snow and the Release of My Debut Novel](https://www.jothamaustin.com/february-update-snow-snow-more-snow-and-the-release-of-my-debut-novel/) - Since the last time we chatted it has been nothing but snow, snow, snow, and more snow. My trusty yellow snow shovel has gotten a lot of work in the last couple weeks. I hope everyone that’s been getting snow and cold are staying safe and healthy. In all of this wintery wonderland fun, my - [January 21st 2021 at 8pm CST: I’ll Be a Featured Author on Romance Happy Hour](https://www.jothamaustin.com/january-21st-2021-at-8pm-cst-ill-be-a-featured-author-on-romance-happy-hour/) - I’m a featured artist on Romance Happy Hour and will be reading an except of my Rom-Com novella, ‘Tomorrow May Be Too Late”, during the January 21st Romance Happy Hour at 8pm CST! There are some amazing cocktails on the website for you to make and bring along to the reading. Join us here! My - [January 2021: Updates](https://www.jothamaustin.com/january-2021-updates/) - Here is a picture of my desk when I turned the lights out on 2020– and 2021has started with a bang!I was working hard to get you the next edition of the Rabbit Hole of Research, but it’s not quite finished. It seems I have a bi-monthly newsletter now, one with updates, promos and another - [December 2020 Newsletter: Bugs, How Big Can They Get?](https://www.jothamaustin.com/december-2020-newsletter-bugs-how-big-can-they-get/) - Movies/books like Them!, Eight Legged Freaks, Starship Troopers (book and movie), Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings series (giant spiders), James and the Giant Peach (book and movie), Empire of the Ants, Invasion of the Bee Girls, the Wasp Woman, The Fly (1958 & 1986), AntMan (not the man in the suit, but there - [How Big Did You Say That Arthropod Was?](https://www.jothamaustin.com/how-big-did-you-say-that-arthropod-was/) - Here are some of the largest Anthropods roaming the Earth today according to the internet 1. giant stick bugs can reach 2 feet long (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phasmatodea) 2. Giant weta, 4 inches long and weighing in at 2.5 ounces, the heaviest insect in the world (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_wētā) 3. Goliath Beetle can grow over 4 inches long and 3.5 - [December: Holiday Update](https://www.jothamaustin.com/december-holiday-update/) - Happy Saturday! Hope y’all are having a good day.Before we get going, I want to take a few words and thank you all for trusting me with your time, reading my words, giving feedback and encouragement. Hopefully, I can continue to entertain you all. Have a Healthy, Safe and Happy holiday season.It has been a - [November Update and Personal Note](https://www.jothamaustin.com/november-update-and-personal-note/) - A few people have asked how I started writing novels. Even though I have been writing since I was a teenager, the decision to write novels came 10 years ago. 10 years ago today I had surgery to repair my ruptured Achilles tendon. During my recovery I started writing again, but didn’t want to write - [Jotham’s October’s News](https://www.jothamaustin.com/octobers-news/) - Happy October y’all! This is one of my favorite months of the year, because of Halloween and our annual Pumpkin Carving Party. This year would have been the 14th year that we hosted the party, but due to Covid we had to cancel. Yet, it got me thinking about killer plants. “But Jotham,” I hear - [Exciting News! Mark Your Calendar for February 23rd 2021](https://www.jothamaustin.com/exciting-news/) - So, after a number of delays due to Covid, I’m super excited to reveal the cover and release day for my debut scifi psychological thriller novel, ‘Will You Still Love Me If I Become Someone Else’. Check out the Cover, let me know what you think and mark your calendars because the book will be - [Jotham’s Monthly Newsletter: The Rabbit Hole of Research](https://www.jothamaustin.com/jothams-monthly-newsletter-the-rabbit-hole-of-research/) - Hey y’all, I hope this email finds you safe and well. Thanks for tuning into my Monthly Newsletter: Rabbit Hole of Research. As a laboratory scientist and a cross-genre writer (Sci-fi and Romance), my life is nothing but research. I will explore the science in fiction and try to bring some actual factual science to - [September Newsletter: Writing Update](https://www.jothamaustin.com/september-newsletter-writing-update/) - Just here for Jotham’s writing updates, cool. But you are missing out on the Down The Rabbit Hole of Research newsletter delivered to your email inbox once a month where I explore the science in fiction and try to bring some actual factual science to the things we read and see in fiction. Will real - [Jotham’s July Monthly Newsletter: The Rabbit Hole of Research](https://www.jothamaustin.com/jothams-july-monthly-newsletter-the-rabbit-hole-of-research/) - Jotham’s Monthly Newsletter: The Rabbit Hole of Research Hey y’all, I hope this email finds you safe and well. Thanks for tuning into my Monthly Newsletter: Rabbit Hole of Research. As a laboratory scientist and a cross-genre writer (Sci-fi and Romance), my life is nothing but research. I will explore the science in fiction and - [Where’s the Book?](https://www.jothamaustin.com/wheres-the-book/) - So, after I told everyone that I signed a contract to publish my novel—everyone started asking about how the book was coming along, and when they could buy it? I’d say, “It’s with the editors ... or I’m revising.” Their response was, “But, you signed with RhetAskew Publishing in January 2019, where’s the book?” Frustrated, - [Micro-fiction #1](https://www.jothamaustin.com/micro-fiction-1/) - Playing Chicken A friend and I, rode our bikes into traffic. Pedaling hard against the current of speeding cars. The doppler effect of horns blended into his screams. Sounds of metal squealing, bending, releasing energy into the crunch of bones. 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