Topic: Meteorite

9 chapters across the catalog

Clip Job
Episode 985 28:11 - 30:07

985: Clip Job

Classified Space Rocks and Satellite Congestion

The hosts discuss a military policy where observations of asteroids and meteorites by the Navy are classified rather than made public. They also remark on the extreme congestion of satellites in orbit, including those launched by amateur radio groups and Elon Musk. They suggest the lack of transparency regarding space objects is suspicious.

Clip Show II
Episode 533 1:12:28 - 1:17:56

533: Clip Show II

Russian Meteorite, Number 33 Symbolism

The 2013 Russian meteorite event is analyzed through the lens of the recurring number 33 in media reporting. The hosts question the official footage and the physics of the impact, comparing it to the 1908 Tunguska event. They express skepticism regarding the "perfectly round hole" in the ice and the lack of widespread environmental destruction.

Sponsor Influence
Episode 488 25:08 - 31:42

488: Sponsor Influence

Russian Meteorite, Chelyabinsk Event, Media Coverage Discrepancies

The 2013 Russian meteorite explosion is scrutinized, with the hosts questioning the official narrative and the nature of the impact site at Lake Chebarkul. They compare the event to the 1908 Tunguska explosion and criticize the media's reliance on figures like Bill Nye to explain the phenomenon. Technical questions are raised regarding the speed of the object, the resulting sonic booms, and the lack of significant debris.

Chaff Hat
Episode 422 1:47:13 - 1:50:18

422: Chaff Hat

Nighthood Ceremony, Perth Meteorite, Vapor Trails

Todd Cochran, Anonymous, and Jason Morella are knighted for their $1,000 donations. The hosts then discuss a massive meteorite that crashed off the coast of Perth, Australia, leaving a persistent vapor trail that remained visible for 24 hours due to an atmospheric inversion layer.

The Soul Train of Podcasts
Episode 379 13:29 - 16:08

379: The Soul Train of Podcasts

Austin Meteorite Sighting, FAA Drone Cover Story

A bright fireball witnessed over Austin, Texas, and Oklahoma prompts media reports featuring police dashcam footage. The hosts question the FAA's immediate classification of the object as a meteorite, suggesting it could have been a drone failure or a UFO.

Obama Needs Water
Episode 292 1:42:26 - 1:44:10

292: Obama Needs Water

False Flag Warnings and Southwest Airlines Hole

The hosts discuss the potential for a "false flag" event to justify ground troops in Libya. They mention a recent incident where a gaping hole appeared in the roof of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737. They mock media suggestions that a meteorite caused the damage, suggesting instead that structural issues or external interference are being downplayed.

Time Warner Sucks
Episode 269 1:35:59 - 1:39:07

269: Time Warner Sucks

Meteor Hunting, Natural History Museum, Rock Collection

The market for meteorites is explored, with some rare specimens valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars by collectors and museums. The Natural History Museum in New York is noted for housing a five-foot-high meteorite. The difficulty of authenticating space rocks is discussed, referencing a famous incident where a Dutch museum's "moon rock" was revealed to be petrified wood.

Save or Create
Episode 73 1:01:19 - 1:05:05

73: Save or Create

Green Comet Lulin, Solar Winds, Meteorite Incidents

NASA reports on the appearance of Comet Lulin, a rare green comet passing Earth. The discussion covers the chemical composition of the comet's gas field and the potential for solar winds to disrupt GPS navigation. A related story involves a "hot rock" or cast-iron object crashing through a roof in New Jersey.