December 11, 2012

Become dear friends with Lake Bell and listen carefully as she drops by the makeshift hatch to discuss all things voice. Lake tells us about where her obsession with voice began, the vocal fry fad among women, and her movie based on voice & sound called “In a World.” We then clear our throats and try to find our normal voices. Jump up and down, turn around, tell your friends you love them so!

December 4, 2012

Ever wondered how that ol’ noggin of yours works? You have? That’s great because we have an expert on brains, comedian Jono Zalay! He will guide us as we examine all the parts of the brain, explore the myth that women have smaller brains, and talk about cocaine rats.

November 27, 2012

You’d be surprised how often you tell the truth. Actress Missi Pyle joins Tig, Kyle, David, and Aaron to talk about being honest. Missi tells us about her problem with lying as a child, struggling with kitten lies, and how Karma & poo lead her to stop lying. Every one also shares stories of stealing as children, wetting the bed, and perform a scene from bare: The Musical! Honestly, this episode is nothing short of extraordinary!

November 20, 2012

David and Aaron reunite with Tig and Kyle in the East Coast hatch and welcome expert voter Wyatt Cenac for a discussion about elections! After a whisper meeting they talk about what the steps are to getting elected, the importance of debates today, and how personality is a major part of the presidency. Also, Abraham Lincoln, Elmo, and Bill Cosby stop by to weigh in on some debate topics!

November 13, 2012

Recover from a long day with today’s episode of Professor Blastoff! David shares a story of recovery from his youth and Tig & Kyle call in from New York to tell us how they recovered from Hurricane Sandy. Plus, we talk about sometimes having to make little kitten lies and the importance of being honest. Be sure to get your tickets for our first LIVE show November 17th in New York at The Bell House!

November 6, 2012

Relive the best moments of Professor Blastoff (thus far) or listen to them for the first time! Join Tig, Kyle, and David as they give us an update that will be sure to make you smile. Don’t forget to get your tickets for our first LIVE show November 17th in New York at The Bell House!

October 30, 2012

Tiny Calves, Beach Poop, and The Wig are here to give us a history lesson on this week’s Professor Blastoff! Our history specialist Sascha Cohen returns to the program to discuss the cause & aftermath of the Civil War, the Reconstruction Era, and shares why the Roaring Twenties are her favorite part of history. Join us as we run into the Trump family, Elvis, Al Gore, and many others on our journey throughout the past years of American History!

October 23, 2012

Things heat up as Green Circle award winner Steven Yates returns to talk Global Warming on today’s Professor Blastoff! Steven joins Tig, Kyle, and David to discuss some of the many causes of global warming, adapting to the continually changing climate, and if we should enjoy this interglacial period. Also, Kyle shares a story about one of the worst moments in his life involving a dog and an elevator.

October 16, 2012

Hey Blastronauts! Our resident researcher Aaron Burrell has taken up Tig’s challenge to talk for a full hour by himself on today’s very special episode all about Star Trek! Join Aaron as he gives us some history on Gene Roddenberry, discusses the many themes of the show such as immortality, describes how Star Trek has influenced much of today’s technology, explores the arc of Deep Space Nine, and tries to use several Words of The Day along the way.

October 9, 2012

Here’s a friendly reminder to not forget to listen to this week’s Professor Blastoff! Kyle calls in from New York to share his recent embarrassing experience with pot and we check in with the professor to discuss memory. The gang recalls their earliest childhood memories, talk about short term vs. long term memory, and explore the pros and cons of reminiscing.

October 2, 2012

Expect the unexpected on today’s Professor Blastoff! Kyle joins us via phone call to share a story about his recent gig for Nickelodeon, we catch up with Tig’s recuperation, and hear an important announcement. Tig, Kyle, and David check in with the professor to have a discussion about expectations. We talk about preparing for the worst, the thrill of anticipation, and balancing high & low expectations.

September 25, 2012

It’s more money, more problems on this week’s Professor Blastoff! We are joined by a professional money person, CPA Richard Bowen to discuss the definition of wealth. Richard shares tips on how to avoid debt, talks about the dumb things people do with their money, how the most valuable thing we have is time, why credit scores are a joke, and the Indian food crisis. We also explore the idea of what we’ll do with an unlimited amount of money.

September 18, 2012

Prepare yourself by putting on your glasses for today’s Professor Blastoff! Our dear friend Jen Kirkman joins us to discuss the end of the world. Jen shares with us her childhood memories of being told the world would end in the year 2000, her description of the Four Horsemen, and her love of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. We also talk about being bitten by dogs, the zombie apocalypse and restarting civilization.

September 11, 2012

Impressions are all over the place on this week’s Professor Blastoff! We are joined by our very own audio engineer/nephew Cody Skully to talk about Astral Projection. Cody discusses the differences between lucid dreams & projecting, different dimensions, exit techniques, and his experience with Astral Projection.

September 4, 2012

Men & Women, this week’s Professor Blastoff is for you! We check in with the professor and get into the topic of Feminism with our guest Sascha Cohen! Sascha joins Tig, Kyle, and David to discuss marriage today, gender roles, and the many end goals of feminism. Oh yeah, there’s poo & pee stories in here as well!