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That's Absurd Please Elaborate

That's Absurd Please Elaborate

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Seriously researched answers to absolutely ridiculous questions. New episodes every week.

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  • The Flow Must Go On | feat. Ella Hubber

    The Flow Must Go On | feat. Ella Hubber
    Jun 25 2026
    This week, Trace and Julian are joined by special guest Dr. Ella Hubber as they embark on a quest to stop natural processes both big and small. Julian combines a little physics and engineering, a smidge of meteorology, and a dash of aerodynamics—and, yeah, he brings up airplanes, because he’s Julian—to potentially stop the wind. Meanwhile, Ella explores solutions to one of humanity’s most persistent inconveniences and discovers how we may finally be able to tackle the capital "P" Problem. Literally.QUESTIONSJulian: “Wind turbines steal energy as they turn. How many wind turbines would it take to stop the wind?” from Ella Hubber (and her husband)Ella Hubber: “What if humans only peed once a year?” from JuliaDo 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!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION🖥️ Submit on our website: thatsabsurdshow.com/ask☎️ Leave a voicemail: (302) TAPE-SHO [+1-302-827-3746‬]📬 E-mail questions to hello at thatsabsurdshow.comIf we use your question we’ll give you a shout out in the episode.WANT MORE US? SUPPORT THE SHOW!Want to support us and other indie creators? Join Nebula go.nebula.tv/thatsabsurdshowWant to help decide which questions we answer? Join our patreon patreon.com/thatsabsurdshowSOCIALS[[ FOLLOW OUR SHOW ]]YouTube: @ThatsAbsurdShowInstagram: @ThatsAbsurdShowThreads: @ThatsAbsurdShowBluesky: @thatsabsurdshow.com[[ FOLLOW JULIAN ]]Instagram: @HuggetoutThreads: @Huggetout[[ FOLLOW TRACE ]]Instagram: @tracedominguezThreads: @tracedominguezBlueSky: @tracedominguez.comYouTube: youtube.com/@tracedominguezAnd don’t sleep on ThatsAbsurdShow.com. There you can browse images and videos we find during our research and listen to every episode of the show.CREDITSThis episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate was written by Trace Dominguez and Julian Huguet, edited by Kyle Sisk, and produced by all three of us with the support of our Patrons.Theme Music by Epidemic Sound; learn more here: http://nebula.tv/epidemicThanks for listening to That's Absurd Please Elaborate. We appreciate you!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    59 mins
  • The Rain on Titan Falls Mainly as Methane

    The Rain on Titan Falls Mainly as Methane
    Jun 18 2026
    If our magic button killed every microbe on Earth — all bacteria, all viruses, gone — what would be left standing? Spoiler: You'd be missing something powerful. Julian goes full overachiever and zooms in on FOUR questions all on this devastating topic. Then, Trace, somewhere else in the solar system, is singing in the rain. But does it even rain elsewhere? Is rain weird? Find out this week!Julian answers:"What would be the implications, good and bad, we successfully killed all microbes." from JWT2009"What would happend if ALL bacteria and viruses in the world seized to exist?" from Vicky"What would happen if all of the bacteria in your body died or disappeared?" from Jacob"What if there were no microorganisms?" from StephenTrace answers: "How does rain sound like on other planets?" from VillemDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's a silly idea that popped into your head, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? Whatever your question, we want to answer it—tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION🖥️ Submit on our website: thatsabsurdshow.com/ask☎️ Leave a voicemail: (302) TAPE-SHO [+1-302-827-3746‬]📬 E-mail questions to hello at thatsabsurdshow.comIf we use your question we’ll give you a shout out in the episode.WANT MORE US? SUPPORT THE SHOW!Want to support us and other indie creators? Join Nebula go.nebula.tv/thatsabsurdshowWant to help decide which questions we answer? Join our patreon patreon.com/thatsabsurdshowSOCIALS[[ FOLLOW OUR SHOW ]]Instagram: @ThatsAbsurdShowThreads: @ThatsAbsurdShowBluesky: @thatsabsurdshow.com[[ FOLLOW JULIAN ]]Instagram: @HuggetoutThreads: @Huggetout[[ FOLLOW TRACE ]]Instagram: @tracedominguezThreads: @tracedominguezBlueSky: @tracedominguez.comYouTube: youtube.com/@tracedominguezAnd don’t sleep on ThatsAbsurdShow.com. There you can browse images and videos we find during our research and listen to every episode of the show.CREDITSThis episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate was written by Trace Dominguez and Julian Huguet, edited by Kyle Sisk, and produced by all three of us with the support of our Patrons.Theme Music by Epidemic Sound; learn more here: http://nebula.tv/epidemicThanks for listening to That's Absurd Please Elaborate. We appreciate you!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    52 mins
  • BONUS: Health vs Hype with the American Medical Association | feat. Trace Dominguez

    BONUS: Health vs Hype with the American Medical Association | feat. Trace Dominguez
    Jun 16 2026

    Did you know our very own Trace Dominguez is the host of another podcast, Health vs Hype with the American Medical Association? Every week on HvH Trace talks about health-related trends circulating online. Everything from protein, creatine, fasting, red light therapy, you name it! Each episode centers on one trend and separates what's actually backed by science from what's over-promised hype.

    In this episode, Trace uncovers the science behind viral sleep trends, and reveals what actually works to improve sleep quality.

    From mouth tape and melatonin to your sleep tracker, breath work, and sleep divorces, millions of Americans are experimenting with trending sleep hacks. More than half of U.S. adults have tried at least one viral sleep trend. But are these methods backed by science…or just social media hype?

    Featuring insights from lifestyle content creator Lucie Fink, sleep storyteller Kathryn Nicolai, and sleep medicine expert Dr. Jose Colon, this episode answers the questions:

    Does your sleep tracker actually improve sleep or increase anxiety?

    Is mouth tape safe or potentially dangerous?

    How much sleep do you really need for optimal health?

    What is heart rate variability (HRV), and does it matter?

    You’ll also learn why “trying harder” to sleep can backfire, how social media influences health behaviors, and which simple, evidence-based strategies can help you fall asleep faster and wake up feeling restored.

    If you’ve ever struggled with insomnia, experimented with sleep optimization, or wondered whether viral wellness trends are worth it, this episode gets to the bottom of it all.

    To learn more, visit: amahealthvshype.org

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    39 mins
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