4 chapters across the catalog
A wide-ranging discussion covers the demeanor of Apollo astronauts in post-flight press conferences, Elon Musk's Mars ambitions, and the altitude of the International Space Station. The hosts explore "nutty" theories including the "hollow moon" hypothesis and Operation High Jump, a 1946 US Navy expedition to Antarctica. One host claims the expedition was an attempt to penetrate a "firmament" above the Earth using nuclear weapons.
Fosbury Flop Analogy, Political Methodology Changes
The "Fosbury Flop" in high jumping is used as an analogy for how new technology or environments allow for radical changes in methodology. Just as foam pits allowed jumpers to land on their backs, changing media landscapes allow candidates like Donald Trump to ignore traditional political rules.
Calgary Flames Flu Shot Scandal, Canadian H1N1 Panic
A scandal erupted in Canada after members of the Calgary Flames hockey team were accused of "jumping the queue" to receive H1N1 vaccinations while citizens waited in long lines. The incident led to the firing of a government doctor and widespread public outrage. Additionally, the BC Lions football team banned high-fives to prevent the spread of the virus, despite the physical nature of the sport.
Operation Paperclip, Hitler Skull DNA, North Pole Base
A series of conspiracy theories are explored, beginning with DNA tests from the University of Connecticut suggesting a skull thought to be Adolf Hitler's actually belonged to a woman. The discussion links Operation Paperclip and Operation High Jump to theories about a secret Nazi base at the North Pole involving flying saucer technology and the Roswell UFO incident.
