Topic: Relativity

3 chapters across the catalog

Bi-Pox
Episode 1461 1:18:29 - 1:26:14

1461: Bi-Pox

John Steck Emails, Wet Bulb Temperature, Fuel Cells

A series of critical emails from listener John Steck are read, mocking the hosts' lack of knowledge regarding "wet bulb" temperatures and fuel cell technology. Steck shares anecdotes from his time working in the Middle East and India to explain the dangers of high humidity on the human body's ability to cool itself.

Party Boat
Episode 794 2:19:35 - 2:22:32

794: Party Boat

GPS Satellite Glitch, Time Relativity, Operation Northwoods 2

A global GPS glitch caused by a 13-microsecond timing error on a decommissioned satellite led to navigation errors worldwide. The hosts discuss the "Time Nuts" mailing list and the physics of relativity as it applies to satellite synchronization. They also mention rumors of an "Operation Northwoods 2" in Europe related to the MH17 investigation.

Douchebags
Episode 179 18:47 - 22:07

179: Douchebags

Larry Royke Knighting and UK Ministry of Defense UFO Policy

Larry Royke is knighted following a letter suggesting aliens may have provided the theory of relativity to misdirect human technology. This transitions into a report on the British Ministry of Defense shutting down its UFO hotline. The MOD reportedly plans to destroy all sighting reports after 30 days to avoid Freedom of Information Act liabilities.