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”
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Wonky Wikipedia
This week in The Blunt Letters episode “Trains derailments, weird doubles, and what’s in the sky?” Micaela talks about the changing Wikipedia page for the “2023 Chinese Ballon Incident”.
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”
BL S2 Ep 35: Dr. Lee talks weaponized ticks and horror
This week Dr. Lee returns to The Blunt Letters to talk about weaponized ticks in this special edition of Conspiracy Corner.
S2 Ep34: Asteroids from Outer space and Other Terrors
Summary Welcome to another episode of the Blunt Letters! Micaela and Elle discuss DART, the NASA initiative planning for asteroids by shooting space projectiles at them in this week’s space update! Then the duo gets spooky during Let Me Tell You About This Movie to discuss the new Dahmer TV show from Netflix and theContinue reading “S2 Ep34: Asteroids from Outer space and Other Terrors”
S2 Ep 33: Which reality is this?
Episode Description It’s the Blunt Letters’ favorite month! In this episode, Micaela and Elle get spooky with Joe Hill’s Black Phone movie and other scary stories to get you in the mood for the spooky season. Then, can you tell which reality we’re in? Take a dive into the simulation theory with Philip K. DickContinue reading “S2 Ep 33: Which reality is this?”
S2 Ep32: Secrets of Space!
This week Micaela and Elle once again look to the stars and outer space. Learn about Mercury’s retrograde and its effects in this week’s Astrologeeks, then peer into the past with the News of the Weird all about Neutrinos!
S2 Ep31: Out of the frying pan and onto the fire ant raft
Summary This week, Micaela and Elle bring you another unbelievable WHAAAAAT moment all about eye tattoos, then listen to Let Me Tell You About This Movie: The Man Who Fell To Earth the new incredible sci-fi masterpiece from Showtime. Stick around for The Final Girl Support Group book review and a Weird Science segment whereContinue reading “S2 Ep31: Out of the frying pan and onto the fire ant raft”
S2 Ep 30: What do you know about being cold? with Jon Bonessi
Summary Micaela and Elle are joined this week by their unofficial 3rd host Jon Bonessi! Previously Jon joined The Blunt Letters podcast to talk about his time on Naked and Afraid (TV Show) but this time he’s chatting about the new season of Naked and Afraid: Frozen. Listen as they discuss the highs and lowsContinue reading “S2 Ep 30: What do you know about being cold? with Jon Bonessi”