Fascinating Gadgets, Gizmos, And Gear Based Technologies

Deep Space Nine was the first of the Star Trek series to be set on a space station, and not on a traveling space ship.  The stories centered around a battle between The Federation, and The Dominion.  This is important, because The Dominion was a race of people who used genetic engineering to both enhance […] The post Ep. 50 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine appeared first on .

TNG revived in the Star Trek franchise and lead it in all new directions, including the introduction of one of the most iconic Star Trek enemies:  The Borg.  Listen as we discuss all the cybernetic advancements this series introduced, including the advantages of a cubed ship, removing biological parts in favor of superior technological ones, […] The post Ep. 49 Star Trek: The Next Generation appeared first on .

The original series of Star Trek premiered in 1966, and even then it was ahead of its time.  From machines that create food out of thin air, to medical devices that can diagnose you with the wave of a wand, Star Trek has accurately predicted several technological advancements.  The Brain Trust takes a look at […] The post Ep. 48 Star Trek: The Original Series appeared first on .

Have you ever noticed a sudden shift in a friend’s demeanor, or felt like something about them was a little off?  It is quite possible that they fell asleep close to an alien plant, and were replaced with a similar, albeit insidious facsimile.  How could this happen?  If Invasion of the Body Snatchers is any […] The post Ep. 47 Invasion of the Body Snatchers appeared first on .

Even in the rising tide of Flat Earth theories, one thing we do know for certain is that the Earth is solid and not hollow.  However, if it was, what would it be like to adventure there?  That is the exact question Jules Verne asked over 100 years ago.  The result:  One of his masterpieces […] The post Ep. 46 Journey to the Center of the Earth appeared first on .

Logan’s Run is a classic 70’s Sci-Fi in every sense.  It captures the hopes and fears of the future, the carefree 70’s culture, and the outlandish fashion that made this time period stand out.  There are also a ton of technologies to discuss, including a real life chat roulette, a tube-based transportation system, and a […]

The Fly is a movie about one of the biggest “whoops” moments in science fiction history, and is a shining example of Murphy’s Law.  Scientist Seth Brundle accidentally splices his DNA with that of a housefly while trying to teleport himself across the room.  This causes him to slowly turn into a fly.  The question […]

In the realm of science fiction, nothing is more multi-faceted than the Protomolecule from The Expanse.  Is an invasive species, a construction team, and a warp gate all rolled into one.  A true Swiss army knife of Sci-Fi.  The Brain Trust got together to explain this complicated and wondrous particle, and managed to come up […]

In the world of The Expanse, one’s relationship with gravity is really separates people in the future.  Are you a 1G person, and therefore from Earth, or are you a Belter who grew up in very low gravity?  What is the biological effect of this force?  How can we make artificial gravity?  What is that […]

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power is a thoughtful and rich remake of the fun but vapid cartoon of the 80’s.  This reboot has it all:  power crystals, a planet sized weapon, flying unicorns, and prehensile hair.  It’s a lot to tie together, but never fear:  The Brain Trust has the answers.  You will never […]

Westworld is marketed as a place where you can be anyone, do anything.  It is a wild west themed amusement park that is populated by robots called “hosts”.  You can help them, kill them, fornicate with them, or just watch them go about their day.  Both the show and the park are so complex that […]

Westworld is marketed as a place where you can be anyone, do anything.  It is a wild west themed amusement park that is populated by robots called “hosts”.  You can help them, kill them, fornicate with them, or just watch them go about their day.  Both the show and the park are so complex that […]

Westworld is marketed as a place where you can be anyone, do anything.  It is a wild west themed amusement park that is populated by robots called “hosts”.  You can help them, kill them, fornicate with them, or just watch them go about their day.  Both the show and the park are so complex that […]

“Gotta Catch Em All” was the catchphrase of this incredibly popular series, but with 896 different species of Pokemon out there, it’s is getting more and more difficult to do that.  Luckily The Brain Trust is here to help.  We explain how Pokemon fit into that small Pokeball, the significance of Planck’s Constant in catching […]

In the world of Supernatural, the Winchester Bros. have faced off against some pretty scary monsters including vampires, ghosts, werewolves, demons, angels, and even pagan gods.  Each one requires specific, hard to find items to defeat them, some of which you may not have on hand.  That is where convenience of The Colt comes in.  […]

With the ability to teleport instantly across universe, have singular knowledge of his entire timeline, and create life on other planets, Dr. Manhattan is the most powerful being in the comic book realm.  In this episode, the Brain Trust tries to get a handle on his god-like abilities, and to do so, they discuss immortal […]

The Watchmen TV series is a continuation of the groundbreaking graphic novel of the same name.  It takes place in an dark alternate timeline, where superheroes are required to hide their identity for fear of retribution.  Luckily for us, it is also full of incredible gadgets and gizmos for the Brain Trust to examine, including […]

How would your brain react if you could basically cut out and store pieces of your memory?  Would you make up the gaps between events?  If so, what types of memories would you remove and why?  We discuss this as well as several other technologies from the Rick & Morty episode Morty’s Mind Blowers, as […]

For our annual March Madness bracket, this year we are going to vote on Science Fiction’s top 16 movies of all time, which we are dubbing “Sci-Fi’s Sweet 16”.  Listen as The Brain Trust breaks down their picks and favorite movies. Play along on Twitter!  Download your bracket at @fgggbtpod, and be sure to vote […]

Think about the last time you were 50/50 on a decision.  You obviously remember making one choice, but according to the Many Worlds theory, you also made the OTHER choice, and there is a separate universe where you are living a similar life except for that one small difference.  This concept is perfectly exemplified in […]