Movies Episodes

The Day After Tomorrow: How Fast Can Our Climate Change? | S01E05
Nov. 15, 2023

The Day After Tomorrow: How Fast Can Our Climate Change? | S01E05

The Day After Tomorrow Starring Dennis Quaid - Jake Gyllenhaal - Emmy RossumSpecial Podcast Guest: Carly Cassady, meteorologist.I was intrigued by the rapid climate shifts depicted in "The Day After Tomorrow" when it came out. Could our planet...
War Games: What if AI Controlled Our Nukes? | S01E04
Nov. 1, 2023

War Games: What if AI Controlled Our Nukes? | S01E04

WarGames (1983) Starring Matthew Broderick, Ally Sheedy and John Wood.I wondered if AI could ever gain the decision-making capability to become powerful enough to decide the fate of humanity through nuclear warfare as depicted in the movie WarGames....
Guest:Noah Healy
Dune: Can We Master Our Genes Like the Bene Gesserit? | S01E03
Oct. 18, 2023

Dune: Can We Master Our Genes Like the Bene Gesserit? | S01E03

I talked to a geneticist about the plausibility of the genetic manipulation used by the Bene Gesserit order in the world of Dune.
I, Robot: Is an AI Takeover Inevitable? | S01E02
Oct. 4, 2023

I, Robot: Is an AI Takeover Inevitable? | S01E02

The Reality of Sci-Fi: I, Robot and the Future of AI" with Heidi Campo and Shon Harris**Hello, sci-fi enthusiasts! It's Heidi Campo here, and if you've ever been captivated by the futuristic world of I, Robot, you're in for a treat. Today, we dive...
S01E01: Jurassic Park: Are Dinosaurs Due For a Comeback?
Sept. 20, 2023

S01E01: Jurassic Park: Are Dinosaurs Due For a Comeback?

Jurassic Park: Unravelling the DNA of Fiction* **Host: ** Heidi Campo **Special Guest: ** Dr. Craig Coleman, Associate Professor of Plant Sciences, Brigham Young University --- **Episode Highlights: ** 1. **Introduction to Dr. Craig Coleman: ** Dive...
Welcome to the Intersection of Science and Fiction
July 19, 2023

Welcome to the Intersection of Science and Fiction

Welcome to the official launch of Reality Check: The Science of Fiction. I'm your host, Heidi Campo, and I'm inviting you to join me on an exhilarating journey through space, time, science, and fiction. As a self-proclaimed sci-fi addict, I often find...