Thunk Tank Podcast
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Description
A professor, a homebrewer, and a musician podcast about science, history, and craft-beer fueled hilarity. You know, the important things. Dive on in!
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ExplicitEpisode 43 - Trump National Emergency: B.S. or Brilliant Strategy? | Think the world’s gone crazy? So do we! Join us this week as we deep dive into the madness that is the U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration of a National “Emergency”. What is his “real” goal here? And how can we call out baloney on both | 2/17/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 42 - Thunk History: Who Were the Vikings? | Think you know who the Vikings really were? Dive deep into the notorious, legendary, and influential world of Viking history and culture in this week’s episode of Thunkhistory. Check out our new website and blog at: www.thunktankpodcast.com Support us | 2/10/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 41-Brewer Series with Justin (Part 2) | This episode is part two of our interview with craft beer brewer and friend of the podcast Justin. Justin went to Rockingham Community College for their brewing, distillation, and fermentation program. Since then he has worked at various craft beer brew | 2/3/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 40- Brewer Series with Justin | In this episode of the podcast, Johnny sits down with craft beer brewer Justin to pick his brain about the world of craft beer. Justin went to Rockingham Community College for their brewing, distillation, and fermentation program. Since then he has work | 1/27/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 39 - Why You Should Travel | From Istanbul to London, Seattle to America’s Deep South, Germany to our studio here in the Northeast U.S., join us this week as we share our travel experiences and the benefits of venturing outside your comfort zone! Check out the blog post for th | 1/20/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 38- Analyzing Dan Harmon | In this episode of the Thunk Tank Podcast, Johnny splinters off and sits down with jazz trumpeter and friend of the podcast Charlie Humphrey. They drink some delicious beer as usual and dive deep into the works of Dan Harmon, especially the shows Commun | 1/6/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 37- 2018 Year in Review | Well 2018 was a pretty weird year so there was way too much to talk about. We covered a range of 2018 topics including the creepy magic of Santa, the porn star banging by President Trump, and the possibility that our simulation overlords are turning up | 12/28/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 36 - Happy One Year Thunkiversary! | 365 days. Over 3,000 downloads. Countless amazing craft beers. What wonders our first year here at Thunk Tank Podcast have brought us! A very special thanks to all our fans for our one year Thunkiversary! Looking forward to many more, but first, kick b | 12/17/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 35 - The History of Colonization: How the Heck We Get Here? | Fancy hats and powdered wigs; high sea adventures into unknown lands; genocide and mass murder, the likes of which -- wait, are we talking about a foppy party or genocidal exploitation? Well, depends on your side, as is the case with the history of colo | 12/3/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 34 - Age of Empires 2: The Greatest Video Game Ever? | Age of Empires is one of the most iconic gaming franchises in video game history. But is the series' flagship title, AOE 2, among the greatest games of all time? Join us along with our special guest this week as we dive into the history, game mechanics | 11/21/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 33 - Halloween Spookthunkular | Welllllcome to the spooook taaaaank. Yup we tried a Halloween episode. And what did we get? Exactly what you might think: discussions of ghosts, whether or not our universe is a simulation, and failed spooky introductions. As always, please share, li | 11/9/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 32 - The Intellectual Dark Web: An Enlightened Voice for the Left (Part Two) | Join us as we dive into part two of our exploration of the Intellectual Dark Web! If you have not heard part one yet, definitely check that out first. Please check out our blog post for this episode here, and as always, if you enjoy what you hear, consi | 10/29/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 31 - The Intellectual Dark Web: An Enlightened Voice for the Left (Part One) | Remember a time when we could share ideas in free debate? Tired of the polarization of all things political? Feel like there’s no room to compare and contrast ideologies you might not agree with? Well, you’re not alone! Join us as we discuss the gr | 10/18/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 30 - What is Real? | What is ‘god’? Do we live in a simulation? What kind of beer should we grab from the fridge? Join us in this monumental episode about “What is Real?” Joined in studio for the first time ever by Johnny Genie! So saddle up, crack a cold one, and d | 9/27/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 29 - Seincast Part II: The Drunker Seinfeld Analysis | A part two to Seincast? Oh, you better believe it clck. Join us (and some of the finest craft brews out there) as we dive even deeper into the socio-cultural relevancy of perhaps T.V.'s greatest sitcom: Seinfeld. What are yout thoughts? Please give a li | 9/17/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 28 - Politics Check In: John McCain, Trump, and Critical Thinking | John McCain was certainly a historic American. But what exactly is his legacy? What can we learn from his tenure as a Vietnam veteran, POW, and U.S. senator? How does his sense of honor juxtapose with how president Trump perceives himself? Join us and s | 8/27/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 27 - Seincast: A Seinfeld Analysis | What's the deal with this podcast? Well, grab a drink and dive on in with us as we attempt to analyze the genius social commentary of one of T.V.s greatest sitcoms: Seinfeld. Please check out Thunk Tank Podcast’s new website and blog here, and as a | 8/16/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 26 - Plastic Waste: Why and How You Can Help | What's the true harm of global plastic pollution? And what's the solution? Join the Thunk Tankers as they discuss this paramount issue -- as well as their own experiences in how you can help! (CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW!) As always please like, sha | 8/5/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 25 - Modern Pollution: What's the Solution? | Everyone has an opinion on modern day pollution -- but what are the facts, and where can we go from there? Why have the politics surrounding such a paramount issue become so noisy? And what are the best solutions? Join us as we discuss the history, g | 7/28/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 24 - Joe and Luke Answer Fan Questions | Hey fans! How long does the Thunk Tank crew spend writing every week? How long do they spend making music? Is Luke really a half-frog man? Do you have questions for the Thunk Tank crew? Apparently, some of you do! Join us in our latest episode where we | 7/8/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 23 - What Is "Good" Teaching? Stories and Philosophies of Education | What is "good" teaching? Join us in this week's episode as a professor, music teacher, and brewer discuss their experiences (and philosophies) of education -- from teaching toddlers how to play piano to explaining to adult toddlers how they're not alway | 6/23/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 22 - Is College Worth It? The Pros and Cons of Higher Education | Is a college degree worth what it used to be? What other options should one consider in today's inundated degree market? Join us in this week's episode as we discuss the pros, cons, and true purpose behind a university education. Please check out Thunk | 6/10/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 21 - Composer Nathan Hudson—A Conversation About Craft Beer and Music | Where's the nexus between craft beer and music? Right here! Join us with our very special guest in this week's episode, composer Nathan Hudson, as we explore fine craft beer and the art of musical compostion. Please check out Thunk Tank Podcast’s we | 6/1/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 20 - Nuclear Weapons: Cons, and Pros? | We’re all terrified of nuclear warfare, but are there pros in addition to the obvious cons? More importantly, how has nuclear proliferation shaped our world so far, and how will it continue to define our sociopolitical regimes in the future? On topic | 5/18/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 19 - Author Kevin Clouther: A Conversation About Writing, Music, and Artistic Expression | Join us this week as we hang out with author Kevin Clouther. In this episode we chat about everything from short stories, to music, and of course, craft beer. Specifically, Kevin helped us discuss the many connections between the skills and expressivity | 5/10/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 18 - Are Ghosts Real? | Do you believe in ghosts? Do ghosts believe in you? What about spirits or the paranormal? Do supernatural beings actually come out on Halloween or is the whole thing b******t? Join as we get extra spooky (and sloshy) in this week’s episode where we di | 4/30/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 17- Welcome to the Drunk Tank | Pump up your BAC and dive into the drunk tank with us. If a thunk tank is a nice balance between thinking and drinking...this is not that. Normally reserved for our Patreon only fans, this is our topicless episode where we get extra drunk on craft b | 4/21/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 16 - Political Polarization on the Left and Right | So you're saying...you're alt right? Alt left? Is there room in-between anymore in our increasingly polarized political theatre for moderation and compromise. Has political correctness gone too far? Is there a free speech crisis on college campuses | 4/6/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 15 - Oceans of the World and Beyond | What exactly is an 'ocean'? And more interestingly, what's in them? Seems like simple enough questions, until you begin exploring the deep trenches of unseen life both here on Earth as well as on moons throughout our Solar System! So crack a beer and di | 3/18/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 14 - Artificial Intelligence, Simulation Theory, and the Singularity | Will robots and artificial intelligence one day surprass the power of human intellect? Do we all really live in an elaborate simulation coerced by beings beyond our comprehension? Are there enough beers to crack, along with these mysteries? Join us i | 2/28/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 13 - Turkish Culture, Language, and History | Thunk Tank Podcast goes international this week in our very special episode where we explore the rich culture, language, and history of Turkey! Join us along with our very special guest - who actually hails from this unique and fascinating country! | 2/19/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 12 - Falcon Heavy Launch, SpaceX, Elon Musk | Yup. That's a real picture, of a real car, floating around real Earth! But do we really expect anything less from SpaceX's founder and CEO Elon Musk? Is he really a super hero? A super villian? Or just a dude who gets awesome stuff done? Join us in o | 2/8/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 11 - The Art of Mixology and Cocktails | While we absolutely love our craft beers over here at Thunk Tank Podcast, we're certainly not adverse to other fine genres of booze. Enter the cocktail and explore the delicate art of mixology with our very special guest this week, Kevin, who teaches | 2/3/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 10 - Kurt Vonnegut | "I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, 'If this isn’t nice, I don’t know what is.'" We couldn't agree more, Mr. Vonnegut! As such, why not crack a beer and join us in episode 10 - Kurt Vonneg | 1/27/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 9 - Dogs | Hi. Are you a dog? Do you like treats? Well, crack a beer (unless you are actually a dog, then maybe just a treat) and jump in the tank with us as we explore the nature of the canine mind in "Episode 9 - Dogs". Today we are joined by none other then | 1/20/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 8 - Beer Appreciation (Part One) | Welcome to our first Thunk Tank of 2018! Join us as the Thunk Tank crew hits the road to explore new craft brews with our very special official first guests: composer/beer enthusist Nathan Hudson, and veternarian Cara! We have so much to discuss (and d | 1/14/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 7 - 2017 Year in Review | The good news? We made it through 2017! The bad, well, we drank all the beer. But no worries! 2018 is almost here, and as such, there's plenty to be proud of and look forward to in the coming year. What reflections should we meditate on? What changes | 12/30/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 6 - Christmas hangover and Santa Mushroom Theory | In our post-Christmas special, things get weird as we learn about the truth behind Santa's mushroom cult origins. Luke also gives his perspective on how Christmas makes people less like assholes, while Joe recounts that one time he time-tripped in a bo | 12/27/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 5 - Conspiracy Thinking (Part 2) | Continuing our discussion of aliens, science, and deep thinking, join us and some fine craft beers, as we continue exploring the conspiratorial mind in our latest Thunk Tank Podcast, Episode 5 - Conspiracy Thinking (Part 2). As always, please | 12/20/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 4 - Beer Thoughts Wander | Join us and our medley of fine craft beer as we try to stay on the rails in this one - our first non-topic specific Thunk Tank Podcast - discussing everything from delicious brew to the nature of our place in society/the cosmos. Crack a cold one, and | 12/16/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 3-Conspiracy thinking (Part 1) | Join us and some fine craft beers, as we explore the conspiratorial mind in our latest Thunk Tank Podcast! As always, please subscribe, like, share, and comment on what you would like us to discuss in the next episode! Email: thunktankpodcast@gmail.com | 12/16/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 2- Happiness via beer, Buddhism, and burps | Join us and our growler of goodness, as we explore the nature of happiness through fine craft beer, Buddhism, and burps. As always, please subscribe, like, share, and comment on what you would like us to discuss in the next episode! Email: thunktank | 12/16/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 1-Basics of Thunking | Join us on our maiden voyage as we explore the universe through lenses of thinking, drinking, and thunking. Today's topics: Podcasting, time-control, global military-science expenditure, and science...whoa.... Email: thunktankpodcast@gmail.com Tw | 12/16/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Great for the commute home
The banter is hysterical and the genie questions can be really thought provoking!! Very funny podcast that provides interesting commentary on various topics
Great Show!
The Thunk Tank Podcast show is one of the rare gems you're always looking for but can never seem to find. With expert audio quality, a fantastic premise, and truly thoughtful and comedic banter between the hosts, this wholly original Podcast will leave you longing for more. Stop reading my review and hit play already!
Great show!
Such an entertaining and well produced show!
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