Topic: Darts

7 chapters across the catalog

Token Muncher
Episode 1843 1:01:21 - 1:04:22

1843: Token Muncher

Alexei Navalny Poisoning, Ecuadorian Dart Frog Toxin

European officials, including the widow of Alexei Navalny, claim the late Russian opposition leader was poisoned with epibatidine, a neurotoxin found in South American poison dart frogs. The findings, based on samples smuggled out of Russia, suggest the Kremlin used a rare chemical weapon. The hosts express extreme skepticism, calling the "frog of war" story an elaborate and unlikely fabrication.

Deport Greta
Episode 1496 2:07:36 - 2:11:50

1496: Deport Greta

NASA DART Mission, Asteroid Orbit Alteration

NASA's DART mission successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid Dimorphos by crashing a spacecraft into it. While the mission was hailed as a success for planetary defense, the actual orbital change of 32 minutes significantly exceeded the predicted 11-minute shift. This discrepancy suggests that NASA's calculations regarding kinetic impact may be less precise than publicly reported.

Peanut Butter Spies
Episode 1490 44:50 - 46:26

1490: Peanut Butter Spies

NASA DART Mission, Asteroid Impact Success

NASA successfully crashed the DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) spacecraft into the asteroid Dimorphos in a first-of-its-kind planetary defense test. Mission control celebrated the direct hit, which was designed to determine if a kinetic impact could successfully alter the trajectory of a celestial body.

Sophistry's Choice
Episode 1489 2:47:54 - 2:51:52

1489: Sophistry's Choice

NASA Artemis Delays and DART Mission

NASA cancels the third attempted launch of the Artemis moon rocket due to a tropical storm in Florida. Simultaneously, the DART mission (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) prepares to intentionally crash a spacecraft into the asteroid Dimorphos to test planetary defense capabilities. The hosts jokingly worry about the potential for the mission to accidentally alter an asteroid's path toward Earth.

Sour Crude
Episode 1402 1:01:35 - 1:09:45

1402: Sour Crude

DART Mission, Asteroid Redirection, Don’t Look Up

NASA launched the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to test planetary defense capabilities. The mission aims to crash a spacecraft into the asteroid Dimorphos to alter its course. This real-world test coincides with the marketing for the Netflix film "Don’t Look Up," starring Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio, which depicts a planet-killing comet.

Code Red
Episode 1384 53:45 - 55:27

1384: Code Red

Project Veritas FDA Blow Dart Tangent, Media Credibility

A second Project Veritas video featuring an alleged FDA official discussing "blow darting" African Americans with vaccines is dismissed by the hosts as counterproductive and absurd. They argue that such sensationalist content undermines the more serious whistleblower reports released previously.

Hippie Hummus
Episode 1087 7:07 - 9:42

1087: Hippie Hummus

Fartgate Controversy at the Grand Slam of Darts

A professional darts match between a Dutch player and a Scottish opponent became the center of a controversy known as "Fartgate." Wesley Harms claimed a foul smell on stage distracted him and led to his loss, while Gary Anderson denied responsibility for the stench. The incident has become a major sports news item across Europe.