313: Into Indigo
Summary
Colin and Chris discuss a study on remoras hiding in manta rays' cloacas, followed by trivia segments. They explore the history of indigo, including denim jargon like "Canadian tuxedo" and Isaac Newton’s rainbow classification. The hosts also quiz listeners on the X-Men character Nightcrawler, the Fresno Nightcrawler cryptid, and the Indigo Girls' role in Lilith Fair.
Topics discussed
Intro and Cloacal Diving: Remoras hiding in Manta Rays
Trivial Pursuit Quiz: Geography, Comedy, and Music
Listener Mail: The linguistic shift of 'Al Dente'
Denim Jargon: Canadian Tuxedos, Sanforized, and Big E Levi's
The History of Indigo: Newton, Rainbows, and Web Colors
Sponsors: Quince and Wyzant
Nightcrawler: X-Men Powers, Movies, and Cryptids
Lilith Fair Movie Quiz: Indigo Girls, Emmylou Harris, and more
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