Topic: Meteor

10 chapters across the catalog

RET
Episode 1203

1203: RET

Typhoon Phanfone Hits Philippines, Guam Meteor Sighting

A meteor broke up over the Marianas near Guam, which some residents initially mistook for a holiday event. Meanwhile, Typhoon Phanfone, referred to by some as "Typhoon YouTube," caused significant fatalities in the Philippines. There is a noted lack of mainstream media attribution of this specific storm to climate change.

Algorithmic Amplification
Episode 1096 2:43:46 - 2:48:45

1096: Algorithmic Amplification

Mystery Light in California Sky and Rocket Launch Rumors

A mysterious luminescent light appeared in the California sky, which the National Weather Service identified as a noctilucent cloud caused by a meteor. However, the hosts suspect it was a failed or aborted rocket launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base, noting that the visual evidence resembled an explosion in the upper atmosphere rather than a natural phenomenon.

Lone Rat
Episode 748

748: Lone Rat

Perseid Meteor Shower, GPS Signal Interference Claims

The Perseid meteor shower on August 16, 2015, is linked to anecdotal reports of GPS inaccuracies and Google Maps routing errors. While some suggest the atmospheric activity caused positioning shifts, skeptics argue that meteor particles are too small to impact satellite signals compared to the ionosphere's general behavior.

Dead Man Cuffed
Episode 620 24:39 - 26:21

620: Dead Man Cuffed

NASA, Failed Meteor Shower Predictions

A predicted NASA meteor shower is labeled a "dud" after observers across the country reported seeing nothing. The hosts use the failed astronomical prediction to question the reliability of scientific models used for climate change and global warming.

Time Warner Sucks
Episode 269 1:31:59 - 1:35:59

269: Time Warner Sucks

No Agenda Stream, Blackbird Doug, Oklahoma Meteor Reports

The "No Agenda Stream" is promoted as an open-source radio platform featuring community-produced content and news reader "Blackbird Doug." Reports of a meteor hitting Oklahoma are investigated by a local producer, who found law enforcement blocking roads despite official denials of a crater. The segment emphasizes the role of "human resources" in debunking or verifying mainstream news reports.

Bully for You
Episode 191 1:38:52 - 1:41:02

191: Bully for You

Midwest Fireball and Meteor Sightings

A massive fireball was seen over the Midwest, remaining visible for a reported 15 minutes and causing sonic booms. The hosts express skepticism over the 15-minute duration, noting that more amateur video should have surfaced if the event lasted that long.

Global Warming Denialism
Episode 150 1:17:19 - 1:26:33

150: Global Warming Denialism

Meteor Explosion, FAA System Outage, Space War Theory

A massive meteor explosion over the Western United States coincides with a nationwide FAA flight tracking system failure. The hosts propose a theory that the event was actually a test of an EMP device or a tactical missile strike involving the CIA and the Obama administration. They criticize the "shallow" media reporting that blamed the FAA outage on a single circuit board.

The Vivek Kundra "Hollow" Deck
Episode 121 0:01 - 2:24

121: The Vivek Kundra "Hollow" Deck

No Agenda Episode 121 Introduction, San Francisco Weather and Meteors

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 121 of No Agenda from the Crackpot Command Center on August 13, 2009. The hosts discuss the weather in San Francisco and the inability to view a recent meteor shower due to fog and light pollution. They note similar poor visibility reports from the United Kingdom and Europe.

Volvo's Are Sexy
Episode 18 50:08 - 52:42

18: Volvo's Are Sexy

Satellite Shootdown, Washington State Meteor

The destruction of a U.S. satellite near Hawaii coincided with reports of a meteor impact in Washington State. While the FAA issued notices to airmen (NOTAMs) regarding a danger zone in the Pacific, pilots in the Pacific Northwest reported seeing a bright object impact the ground, leading to speculation about whether the events were related.