In this mini recap of Episode 54: What’s Love Got to Do With It?, Joe, Nick, and Georgia recap their conversation with guest Joe Compton about the science and magic of love.
Joe, as promised in the Episode 54, discusses human pheromones, the challenges of researching sex pheromones in humans, and the McClintock effect (menstrual cycle synchronization among women. The crew discusses the cultural obsession with masking natural body odors, and why aphrodisiacs might be more folklore than fact.
Beyond the science, the team shares updates: Georgia reveals pages from her Kevin Bacon scrapbook, and finding the Geena Davis’ quote from The Accidental Tourist. Joe appeared on Joe Compton’s 21 Grams YouTube show to discuss villains and the dark side of storytelling. And the RHR crew will be at an upcoming DIY Podcast Workshop at Lake County Public Library on May 23rd as part of the Creative Arts Summit.
Plus media the crew is checking out: WonderMan, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Cabin in the Woods (finally!), The Monkey, comic book finds from the final Northwest Indiana Comic-Con.
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Watch Joe on Joe Compton’s YouTube channel 21Grams
“I’m beginning to think that maybe it’s not just how much you love someone. Maybe what matters is who you are when you’re with them.”
The Accidental Tourist(1988): Muriel Pritchett (played by Geena Davis)
Listen to Episode 54:
What’s Love Got To Do With It?
In the 54th episode of Rabbit Hole of Research, a special Valentine’s episode, Joe, Nick, and Georgia are joined by guest Joe Compton, independent author, filmmaker, and creator of Go Indie Now, for an exploration of love in all its forms.
Check out what the RHR crew is creating:
Joe:
Red Line: Chicago Horror Stories Anthology featuring a new story by Joe!
Joe’s Sci-fi physiological thriller Novel: Will You Still Love Me If I Become Someone Else?
Essay by Joe: From Beyond Press: Specific Knowledge: Jotham Austin, II, PhD on Transformations in Fiction
It’s science for Weirdos
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Future Events to Hang with the Crew:
Podcast Cross-Appearances
RHR Crew on This Podcast Will Change Your Life with Ben Tanzer
Joe on GoIndieNow: 21grams with Joe Compton
Events & Conventions:
Creative Arts Summit: DIY Podcast Workshop at Lake County Public Library on May 23rd 2026
ConCarolinas - Charlotte, NC (May 29 – May 31, 2026 ) - Joe attending as Guest
Dragon Con - Atlanta, GA (September 3-7, 2026) - Joe attending as Professional
Upcoming Episodes
Episode 55 – Medicine of the Future: From Fantasy to Patient Care
Guest: Davis Ashura
Exploring how science fiction inspires real medical innovation and what the future of patient care might look like.
Episode 56 – The Science of Chatbots & Human Connection
Guests: Lily & Generoso
Diving into AI communication, computational science, and how chatbots are reshaping human interaction with MIT scientist-turned-writer Lily and illustrator/filmmaker Generoso.
Episode 57 – Planetary Defense: Saving Earth from Other Worldly Impact
Guest: Charles Blue
Examining the science and strategies behind protecting Earth from asteroids, comets, and cosmic threats.
What the Crew is Digging, Links, Resources, and Topics Mentioned in mini and/or full episode:
Books:
Dear Writer by Maggie Smith
Fallen Angel by William Hjortsberg (basis for the film Angel Heart)
The Shoemaker’s Magician by Cynthia Pelayo
Love and Rockets (comic series) by Hernandez brothers: Gilbert, Jaime, and Mario
TV Shows & Movies:
Wu-Tang: An American Saga
WonderMan (Marvel series)
Shrinking
Fallout (series finale)
Cabin in the Woods
The Monkey
Angel Heart (film based on Fallen Angel)
The Accidental Tourist (1988) - Geena Davis quote
The Fly
Comics & Publishers:
Blast Radius universe comics by Julio and Adam Forster
Games:
Age of Empires II
Evony (multiplayer online game)
Outlanders 2 (Apple Arcade)
Podcasts
This Podcast Will Change Your Life with Ben Tanzer (RHR crew episode coming February/March)
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