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Lapis Lazuli and Black 4.0

In our latest episode (S4 Ep 14) The Deadly Rainbow we talk about the blackest black paint in the universe, how a new whiter-white could reduce global warming, and how paint pigments have been derived in history. This surprising and sometimes gruesome episode was personal to us because Micaela owns not only Lapis Lazuli, theContinue reading “Lapis Lazuli and Black 4.0”

Mysterious Golden Mix-ups

Each episode requires a certain amount of research and planning so that we can bring you the best science comedy podcast possible. Last episode, Micaela and Elle planned to talk about the Mysterious Golden Obrs found recently in the ocean. However, when the time came to record the episode, we discovered that there were actuallyContinue reading “Mysterious Golden Mix-ups”

What is Radiant Energy?

In our most recent episode Time Traveling Electricians: Tesla, The Lead Mask Mystery and “Madman” Mike Marcum we talked about the scientifically dense topic of Radiant Energy and electromagnetic waves. It was a mouthful and we did our best to explain how energy waves work, but we think it will help if you saw aContinue reading “What is Radiant Energy?”

Micaela Loves Animals

If you’ve been listening to The Blunt Letters Podcast then you already know that Micaela Superstar is a modern-day Snow White, beloved by woodland creatures all over. Most days you can find Morocco, a local squirrel, on her patio. He stops by, looks in the window until he catches her attention, and then Micaela gifts himContinue reading “Micaela Loves Animals”

Thanks to Our Guests!

Wow, another season in the books! Season 3 is already in the rearview mirror but we can’t move into the next year without taking a moment to thank all of the guests that have come on The Blunt Letters podcast. Big thanks to everyone who came to answer our science questions, discuss esoteric sci-fi, andContinue reading “Thanks to Our Guests!”

Animal Drop: Wasp Balls!

During the third episode of Season 3, Micaela told the story about the weird balls scattered on the walking trail near her house. What she initially thought might be some kind of fruit turned out to be a wondrous and terrifying bit of nature: wasp galls. Check out these photos Micaela took of some waspContinue reading “Animal Drop: Wasp Balls!”

S2 Ep 38: Mystery of Mt. Diablo, the Lunar Eclipse, and Banshees

This week join the Blunt Letters look into local happenings, from the history of Mt. Diablo to the total lunar eclipse. Learn about how this famous Bay Area mountain got its name and the lore that surrounds it. Then, Micaela and Elle look to the heavens to predict what this eclipse could mean for theContinue reading “S2 Ep 38: Mystery of Mt. Diablo, the Lunar Eclipse, and Banshees”