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 various types of apocalypses, from zombies and vampires to nuclear wars and natural disasters, discussing the plausibility, impact and survivability of each. They also reflect on how close humanity currently is to doomsday, citing the Doomsday Clock and historical events. Throughout the conversation, they share their personal favorite media representations of apocalyptic events, including movies, books, and TV shows, while lightening the mood with humor and some interesting tangents. Whether it’s zombies, nuclear fallout, or an alien invasion, they explore both the entertaining and terrifying aspects of apocalyptic scenarios.
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Joe’s Show Notes:
00:35 Welcome to the Basement Studio the Basement Bunker
1:04 Setting the Scene: Favorite Apocalypses episode title
- Apocalypse Now vs Apocalypse Wow: Owen Wilson cover art
2:00 What are we Drinking?
- La Fin Du Monde, Unibroue Brewery
- Joe: The Haze Between, DeadHead IPA Series— DESTIHL Brewery
- Nick: Impending Doom— Heavy Seas Beer and Liquid Death
- Georgia: Impending Doom — Heavy Seas Beer
03:29 Debating the Apocalypse Categories
- Joe’s List (See movie and book list below):
- Zombie
- Vampire
- Meteor
- Alien Invasion
- Disease
- Natural Disasters
- Climate Change
- Nuclear War
- Technological Catastrophe
10:20 The Doomsday Clock and Real-World Threats
14:29 Survival and Human Nature in Apocalyptic Scenarios
19:20 Sting’s song ‘Russians’
- debut solo album, The Dream of the Blue Turtles, released in June 1985
20:04 Favorite Apocalyptic Stories and Media
27:48 Popcorn and Apocalyptic Movies
28:11 Twilight Zone Favorites
- Georgia: “Time Enough at Last”
31:12 Owen Wilson’s maybe apocalyptic movie
31:23 Zombie Apocalypse and Survival
- Max Brooks: “The Zombie Survival Guide”
- Joe’s favorite survival book:Country Wisdom & Know-How: Everything You Need to Know to Live off the Land
33:45 Alien Invasions and Human Nature
35:19 Bob burgers
37:00 Twilight Zone with Zombies:
- Mr. Garrity and the Graves Season 5, Episode 32
38:50 Nuclear War and Survival Strategies
- 1983 ABC Movie: The Day After
44:53 Apocalyptic Optimism and Media Recommendations
- A new PBS docuseries, “A Brief History of the Future,” that focuses on hope.
49:01 Trust and Humanity in Apocalyptic Times
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