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The Physics and Biology of Extreme Performance

We explore extreme performance with author, ultramarathoner and Air Force engineer Hayley Reese Chow. From the runner's“second wind” and space travel…

Jan 7 • Jotham Austin, II PhD, Nick Elizalde, and Georgia Geis

1:08:00

Season 2 recap and a Happy New Year

A New Year’s Eve Season 2 recap where the crew revisits standout moments and guests, celebrates hitting 13K+ downloads across 6 continents, and rings in…

Dec 31, 2025 • Jotham Austin, II PhD, Nick Elizalde, and Georgia Geis

24:00

RHR Season 2 Finale: What Makes a Christmas Movie? (And Is Die Hard One?)

Season 2 finale: Mary Schons and Kat Sterbenc join us to close out season 2, and settle (or escalate) the eternal question: is Die Hard a Christmas…

Dec 24, 2025 • Jotham Austin, II PhD, Nick Elizalde, and Georgia Geis

1:16:30

Gremlins recap: A Mini Batch

In this mini recap of Episode 50, we clean up after the Gremlins, and explore if immortal jellyfish might explain the Mogwai lifecycle.

Dec 17, 2025 • Jotham Austin, II PhD, Nick Elizalde, and Georgia Geis

12:00

Gremlins and Holiday Science

What do WWII pilots, bioengineering, and E.T. have in common? The crew dives into the strange science and pop‑culture legacy of Gremlins with special…

Dec 10, 2025 • Jotham Austin, II PhD, Nick Elizalde, and Georgia Geis

1:07:01

In this mini recap of Episode 49, we dive back into the science of hearts, clear up a few nerdy mistakes, and talk about media we have been digging.

Dec 3, 2025 • Jotham Austin, II PhD, Nick Elizalde, and Georgia Geis

11:00

The Heart of a Superhero

We crack open the human heart with guest bioengineer Dr. Rengasayee “Sai” Veeraraghavan, we cover everything from real-world nano-physiology to the wild…

Nov 26, 2025 • Jotham Austin, II PhD, Nick Elizalde, and Georgia Geis

1:13:01

Is Your Brain Lying to You?

In this mini recap of Episode 48, the RHR crew revisits perception and perspective through Inception, creative stress, shifting realities, and the…

Nov 19, 2025 • Jotham Austin, II PhD, Nick Elizalde, and Georgia Geis

18:30

EP 48: Perception vs Perspective

Is Your Brain Lying to You? In this episode, we unravel perception vs perspective. From predictive coding, optical illusions, & AI chatbots. How much of…

Nov 12, 2025 • Jotham Austin, II PhD, Nick Elizalde, and Georgia Geis

1:04:00

47.1: The Thing Thawed out

In this mini recap of Episode 47, we thaw out lingering questions from The Thing main episode, tracing alien infections, fan theories, and pandemic…

Nov 5, 2025 • Jotham Austin, II PhD, Nick Elizalde, and Georgia Geis

17:30

EP 47: Who Goes There? The Thing and The Shape of Paranoia

What is The Thing? In this episode, we dissect the biology, history, and deep paranoia at the heart of John Carpenter’s 1982 classic—and ask whether The…

Oct 29, 2025 • Jotham Austin, II PhD, Nick Elizalde, and Georgia Geis

1:21:01

46.1: Slashing Slashers

In this mini recap of Episode 46, we peel back the layers of slasher lore, real-world crime, and listener curiosities—from Halloween debates to…

Oct 22, 2025 • Jotham Austin, II PhD, Nick Elizalde, and Georgia Geis

14:30

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