The Silence Between the Signals
Summary
The hosts discuss early radio mysteries, including unexplained signals heard by Tesla and the host’s grandfather, which were later attributed to atmospheric phenomena rather than aliens. They then explore the "Gallaudet 11," deaf volunteers who helped NASA study motion sickness and balance in space due to damaged vestibular systems. The episode also features segments on awkward business names and sponsor reads for Zenni and Quince.
Topics discussed
Intro and Toyota advertisement
Hosts catch up on dog-sitting trip
Grandfather's crystal radio and mysterious signals
Early radio tech and theories of Martian or spiritual signals
Scientific explanation: lightning and atmospheric radio waves
History of KDKA Pittsburgh radio station
Host's radio broadcasting career history
Zenni Optical glasses advertisement
Quince clothing and linen dress advertisement
Top 5 worst restaurant names and logos
Choice Hotels advertisement
Introduction to the Gallaudet 11 deaf volunteers
Slow rotation room experiments and motion sickness
Empire State Building and tugboat balance tests
Impact on NASA and the Scott Kelly twin study
Outro, Carvana, and Mint Mobile ads
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