//podcastplus.net/feed/podcast~09117509e512a293527c10a259c6b652c80905b4db226d1dd95ffd6b231ba131 Seriously researched answers to absolutely ridiculous questions. New episodes every other week. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:36:12 +0000 https://rss.art19.com/episodes/92a4081b-b6ab-4058-b578-2daad1854c96.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgxGaXJlZm94BjoGRVQ%3D--e1fe8381133ee436d645c9120f2b13f7c307fd4d This episode Julian takes a pole on the magnetic dynamo inside our planet, and Trace explores how 19th century French landscaping grew on everyone. QUESTIONS Julian: "Could you wirelessly charge using the Earth’s magnetic field?" from listener 26Matso Trace: "Who invented the Lawn?" from listener Brian M. Do you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us! Submit questions directly to us thatsabsurdshow.com/ask  or email them to hello at  thatsabsurdshow.com . We'll give you a shout out in the episode if we use your question! We create art for each episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate! You can find it on our Instagram @ThatsAbsurdShow , and on our website  ThatsAbsurdShow.com . While on our site you can listen to every episode of the show and find full transcripts of each. SOCIAL... Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:33:00 +0000 https://rss.art19.com/episodes/92a4081b-b6ab-4058-b578-2daad1854c96.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgxGaXJlZm94BjoGRVQ%3D--e1fe8381133ee436d645c9120f2b13f7c307fd4d https://rss.art19.com/episodes/a28a62eb-cd5e-4710-b2e5-3cd8af26dda2.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgxGaXJlZm94BjoGRVQ%3D--e1fe8381133ee436d645c9120f2b13f7c307fd4d In this (very scary) episode, Julian loses his head (no one seems to notice) and Trace unleashes the ultimate nightMare: an apex predator HORSE! WHINNY! THUNDER CLAP! ORGAN MUSIC!!! QUESTIONS Julian: "How long could we survive without a head?" from Trace Trace: "What if horses were apex predators?" from listener Meg Do you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us! Submit questions directly to us thatsabsurdshow.com/ask  or email them to hello at  thatsabsurdshow.com . We'll give you a shout out in the episode if we use your question! We create art for each episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate! You can find it on our Instagram @ThatsAbsurdShow , and on our website  ThatsAbsurdShow.com . While on our site you can listen to every episode of the show and find full transcripts of each. ... Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:33:00 +0000 https://rss.art19.com/episodes/a28a62eb-cd5e-4710-b2e5-3cd8af26dda2.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgxGaXJlZm94BjoGRVQ%3D--e1fe8381133ee436d645c9120f2b13f7c307fd4d https://rss.art19.com/episodes/cd430ce5-76a8-4b41-a0e3-d3adcbc5e9ff.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgxGaXJlZm94BjoGRVQ%3D--e1fe8381133ee436d645c9120f2b13f7c307fd4d This episode Trace finds out if lolcats make other cats lol, Julian makes continents collide (his insurance company was very unhappy about it), and SPECIAL GUEST Ceri Riley (Co-host of the podcast SciShow Tangents) takes a deep breath and undoes the entire science of chemistry. QUESTIONS Julian: "Will the continents ever form another Pangea?" from Ceri Trace: "Can animals tell jokes?" from listener Gerald Ceri Riley: “What would happen if all humans suddenly inhaled CO2 and exhaled O2?” From listener Elizabeth Do you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us! Submit questions directly to us thatsabsurdshow.com/ask  or email them to hello at  thatsabsurdshow.com . We'll give you a shout out in the episode if we use your question! We create art for each episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate! ... Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:30:00 +0000 https://rss.art19.com/episodes/cd430ce5-76a8-4b41-a0e3-d3adcbc5e9ff.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgxGaXJlZm94BjoGRVQ%3D--e1fe8381133ee436d645c9120f2b13f7c307fd4d https://rss.art19.com/episodes/d4301713-a03a-4efc-976a-e0fbfa97c3e2.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgxGaXJlZm94BjoGRVQ%3D--e1fe8381133ee436d645c9120f2b13f7c307fd4d In this episode Julian wants to push the Earth further from the sun to stop climate change, and Trace learns if pineapple on pizza is actually … good? QUESTIONS Julian: "What would happen if we moved the Earth further from the Sun?" from Jason J. Trace: "Why do some people hate pineapple on pizza (they’re wrong). Why do people taste things differently?" from Nicola F. Do you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us! Submit questions directly to us thatsabsurdshow.com/ask  or email them to hello at  thatsabsurdshow.com . We'll give you a shout out in the episode if we use your question! We create art for each episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate! You can find it on our Instagram @ThatsAbsurdShow , and on our website  ThatsAbsurdShow.com . While on our site you can listen to ever... Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:33:00 +0000 https://rss.art19.com/episodes/d4301713-a03a-4efc-976a-e0fbfa97c3e2.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgxGaXJlZm94BjoGRVQ%3D--e1fe8381133ee436d645c9120f2b13f7c307fd4d https://rss.art19.com/episodes/5f9e38b9-12f7-40f0-ab77-fb6d7794fee3.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgxGaXJlZm94BjoGRVQ%3D--e1fe8381133ee436d645c9120f2b13f7c307fd4d This episode Julian eats something he probably shouldn’t (again) and Trace is given the small task of preserving all of human knowledge through multiple apocalypses... Apocalypsi? Apocalypsees? Ends to the world. QUESTIONS Julian: "Why can we eat mould on cheese but not other food?" from listener jcol001 Trace: "What is the best way to preserve information to survive any and all apocalypse? " from listener MJ Do you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us! Submit questions directly to us thatsabsurdshow.com/ask  or email them to hello at  thatsabsurdshow.com . We'll give you a shout out in the episode if we use your question! We create art for each episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate! You can find it on our Instagram @ThatsAbsurdShow , and on our website  ThatsAbsurdShow.com ... Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:33:00 +0000 https://rss.art19.com/episodes/5f9e38b9-12f7-40f0-ab77-fb6d7794fee3.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgxGaXJlZm94BjoGRVQ%3D--e1fe8381133ee436d645c9120f2b13f7c307fd4d https://rss.art19.com/episodes/8ebd710c-5109-4a3d-ae3c-7f085bd62483.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgxGaXJlZm94BjoGRVQ%3D--e1fe8381133ee436d645c9120f2b13f7c307fd4d This episode Trace smells a smell out of existence, Julian loses an arm wrestling contest to a baby, and special guest Ashley Hamer explains the key to understanding music. QUESTIONS Ashley: “Why aren't all musical compositions in the key of C major?” from listener David B. Julian: "What if we were born with hands/feet at adult size" from Ashley Trace: "Can something disintegrate from being smelly?" from Julian Do you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us! Submit questions directly to us thatsabsurdshow.com/ask  or email them to hello at  thatsabsurdshow.com . We'll give you a shout out in the episode if we use your question! We create art for each episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate! You can find it on our Instagram @ThatsAbsurdShow , and on our website  ThatsAbsurdShow.c... Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:33:00 +0000 https://rss.art19.com/episodes/8ebd710c-5109-4a3d-ae3c-7f085bd62483.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgxGaXJlZm94BjoGRVQ%3D--e1fe8381133ee436d645c9120f2b13f7c307fd4d https://rss.art19.com/episodes/15dca8bb-235a-4cda-8f19-1790a50ff54e.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgxGaXJlZm94BjoGRVQ%3D--e1fe8381133ee436d645c9120f2b13f7c307fd4d This episode Julian learns the REAL alphabet, also known as the ABG’s (not a typo). Trace discovers we are all constantly online whether we like it or not by exploring the mysteries of WiFi. Special guest Dr Virginia Schutte dives into a super-powered animal propelled by twerking. QUESTIONS Virginia: “What if humans had mantis shrimp powers?” from listener Samara D Julian: "Who invented alphabetical order?" from listener Paul P Trace: "Where is the internet?" from guest Virginia Schutte, PhD Do you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us! Submit questions directly to us thatsabsurdshow.com/ask  or email them to hello at  thatsabsurdshow.com . We'll give you a shout out in the episode if we use your question! We create art for each episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate! You can find it o... Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:33:00 +0000 https://rss.art19.com/episodes/15dca8bb-235a-4cda-8f19-1790a50ff54e.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgxGaXJlZm94BjoGRVQ%3D--e1fe8381133ee436d645c9120f2b13f7c307fd4d https://rss.art19.com/episodes/72130184-ebb7-4885-853f-002fc5906b79.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgxGaXJlZm94BjoGRVQ%3D--e1fe8381133ee436d645c9120f2b13f7c307fd4d This episode, Trace attempts to rebuild the sun out of (BRAND NAME CONSTRUCTION TOY) and Julian systematically destroys the universe by changing one tiny thing.  QUESTIONS Julian: "What would happen if you could cancel each of the four fundamental forces?" from Clifton B Trace: "How long would it take to build a replica of the sun from plastic bricks?" from a young listener in Canada Do you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us! Submit questions directly to us thatsabsurdshow.com/ask  or email them to hello at  thatsabsurdshow.com . We'll give you a shout out in the episode if we use your question! We create art for each episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate! You can find it on our Instagram @ThatsAbsurdShow , and on our website  ThatsAbsurdShow.com . While on our site y... Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:30:00 +0000 https://rss.art19.com/episodes/72130184-ebb7-4885-853f-002fc5906b79.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgxGaXJlZm94BjoGRVQ%3D--e1fe8381133ee436d645c9120f2b13f7c307fd4d https://rss.art19.com/episodes/c8d73a64-89fb-4e6e-a0ae-f39745bc6a72.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgxGaXJlZm94BjoGRVQ%3D--e1fe8381133ee436d645c9120f2b13f7c307fd4d This episode Julian finds out if cartoon logic could power your sail boat and Trace tries to answer the question “can we have a hive mind?” But, of course, if we did, I guess you’d already know the answer. QUESTIONS Julian: "Could a sail boat be powered by a fan?" from Samara D Trace: "What if all humans shared the same brain?" from X Do you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us! Submit questions directly to us  thatsabsurdshow.com/ask  or email them to hello at  thatsabsurdshow.com . We'll give you a shout out in the episode if we use your question! We create art for each episode of  That's Absurd Please Elaborate!  You can find it on our Instagram  @ThatsAbsurdShow , and on our website  ThatsAbsurdShow.com . While on our site you can listen... Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:33:00 +0000 https://rss.art19.com/episodes/c8d73a64-89fb-4e6e-a0ae-f39745bc6a72.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgxGaXJlZm94BjoGRVQ%3D--e1fe8381133ee436d645c9120f2b13f7c307fd4d https://rss.art19.com/episodes/173309fe-1f7a-43e6-a027-9074c3d599ce.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgxGaXJlZm94BjoGRVQ%3D--e1fe8381133ee436d645c9120f2b13f7c307fd4d This episode Julian puts too fine a point on what the pointiest thing ever and why it exists in the first place, and Trace casts a wary eye toward the other species just waiting to take over when humanity disappears. QUESTIONS   Julian: "What’s the pointiest thing?" Trace: "If all humans disappeared which species would take over?" Do you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us! Submit questions directly to us thatsabsurdshow.com/ask  or email them to hello at  thatsabsurdshow.com . We'll give you a shout out in the episode if we use your question! We create art for each episode of  That's Absurd Please Elaborate!  You can find it on our Instagram  @ThatsAbsurdShow , and on our website  ThatsAbsurdShow.com . While on our site you can listen to every... Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:33:00 +0000 https://rss.art19.com/episodes/173309fe-1f7a-43e6-a027-9074c3d599ce.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgxGaXJlZm94BjoGRVQ%3D--e1fe8381133ee436d645c9120f2b13f7c307fd4d