Episodes

  • 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
  • Cloudy with a Chance of Blunt Force Trauma

    Cloudy with a Chance of Blunt Force Trauma
    Jun 11 2026
    This week, Trace and Julian accidentally stumble into what may be the most in-depth discussion of a certain food-based weather movie ever recorded. To determine whether giant pancakes, spaghetti tornadoes, and burger-based weather systems would actually be fun or the beginning of humanity’s downfall, Trace recruits our associate producer, Sabrina Capello. Longtime listeners may know her as the person who bullies us on social media, but today she joins the show in her true role: professional opinion haver and alarmingly dedicated Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs expert. What begins as a whimsical thought experiment quickly turns into a shocking investigation into a world far more horrifying than the movie ever suggests.QUESTIONSTrace: “Should it start raining food tomorrow (i.e. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs), what would be the worst food weather?” from ConnorDo 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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    53 mins
  • Nature’s Got Talent | feat. Chelsea "Foxanne" Gohd

    Nature’s Got Talent | feat. Chelsea "Foxanne" Gohd
    Jun 4 2026
    This week, Trace conducts a cosmic investigation into whether our nearest celestial neighbor is secretly trying to sunburn us, only to find that the real danger lies in UV radiation’s nasty habit of finding creative ways to reach your skin—even on a cloudy day. Later, special guest Chelsea Gohd dives into nature’s version of Battle of the Bands, investigating which animals have the skills, creativity, and stage presence to headline the ultimate wildlife concert.QUESTIONSChelsea Gohd: “What animal would make the best musician (not humans)?” from NickTrace: “What are the most unobvious ways to get sunburned? Is it possible to get sunburn from the moon?” from PacoDo 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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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • The Human Body is a Topologist’s Nightmare

    The Human Body is a Topologist’s Nightmare
    May 28 2026
    This week, Julian explores whether animals can be allergic to humans, digging into all things histamine to find out if nature has ever collectively decided that people are, medically speaking, just too annoying to be around. Later, Trace investigates a deeply cursed question: how many holes do humans really have? Oh, and he also tackles the ACTUAL question of what it would be like if humans were born full of holes—think a walking, talking monstera plant, but flesh. Horrifying… and also quite unsanitary.QUESTIONSJulian: “Are there recorded cases of plants and animals being found to be allergic to humans?” from DavidTrace: “What if humans were born with lots of holes in us? Not wounds, but like a monstera leaf. Could we run faster? Swim? Would that solve anything?” from Dalla in the Bay AreaDo 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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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Relativistic Adventures of Rita Excreta

    The Relativistic Adventures of Rita Excreta
    May 21 2026
    If we had a nickel for every time Julian answered a question involving pigeons, we’d have two nickels. Not that many, but weird that it’s happened twice. This week, he investigates pigeon logistics, excreta coverage, and everything about the Great Wall of China, all fueled by the power of basic research and—horrifyingly—firsthand investigation. Meanwhile, Trace attempts to outsmart the cruel economics of holiday birthdays using special and general relativity, which was definitely the simplest and most reasonable way possible to solve this problem.QUESTIONSJulian: “How many days would it take a single pigeon to cover the Great Wall of China in excrement?” from JonathanTrace: “What kind of relativistic shenanigans would I need to pull in order to change my birthday by one month?” from RyanDo 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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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Oh No the Goalie is… Everywhere | feat. Tom Scott | TAPE Classic

    Oh No the Goalie is… Everywhere | feat. Tom Scott | TAPE Classic
    May 14 2026
    Hi fellow nerds! As many of you may know, Julian is back at school as an engineering student. As many of you may ALSO know, that's freakin' hard! So to give Julian a bit of a break, we're re-airing one of our favorite TAPE classics featuring friend-of-the-Absurd, Tom Scott. Please enjoy the episode as much as we do, and see you guys very soon with a brand new episode! 🤘____You’re at a hockey game. You grabbed nachos and your favorite sports beverage. The Mighty Ducks are playing their rivals, and you look away from the ice to take a selfie with a selfie stick so long you have to brace it against your hip to snap the pic.As you smile with your crew, a flash of white light envelops the stadium as the air catches fire. The noise is deafening. When you whip around, you see a hole in the stadium where the Duck’s goal used to be … outside the full moon is melting. You wonder if the nachos would taste good covered in moon cheese. You snap the photo.Ohhhh, the good ol’ hockey game; it’s the best game you can name, and the best game you can name? It’s the good old hockey game.QUESTIONSTrace: "Theoretically, how long could you make a selfie stick?" from Tom ScottTom: "Would it be possible to hit a hockey puck so hard that when it hits the goalie, they fly backward through the net and hit the back wall?" from StevenJulian: "What if the moon was actually made of cheese?" from Cody, and seprately, ShaneDo 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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    1 hr and 20 mins