Topic: Sonic Boom

6 chapters across the catalog

Sonic Thump
Episode 1875 1:58:17 - 2:02:26

1875: Sonic Thump

NASA X-59 Quiet Supersonic Research Aircraft

NASA is testing the X-59, an experimental aircraft designed to fly at Mach 1.4 without producing a traditional sonic boom. By shaping the fuselage and using a 38-foot nose to dissipate shockwaves, the plane produces only a "gentle sonic thump." This technology aims to overturn current laws that prohibit supersonic flight over land due to noise pollution.

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.

Lions Stood Still
Episode 333 2:02:11 - 2:04:01

333: Lions Stood Still

Space Wars, Sonic Boom Cover Story, Brookhaven Lab

A loud noise near Brookhaven National Lab, initially feared to be an explosion, was officially attributed to an F-15 fighter jet making a rapid descent due to a pressurization problem. The hosts suggest this "sonic boom" explanation is a cover for ongoing "Space Wars" and military activities that the public is not being told about.

Eat, Pray, Love. In The Morning
Episode 227 1:43:30 - 1:45:10

227: Eat, Pray, Love. In The Morning

Sonic Boom in Seattle and F-15 Interception of Cessna

F-15 fighter jets scrambled to intercept a Cessna floatplane that accidentally entered a restricted no-fly zone near Seattle during a presidential visit. The jets broke the sound barrier, causing a massive sonic boom that shattered windows across the region. The hosts mock the extreme response to a "poor schmuck" in a small plane and doubt the government will pay for the property damage.

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.