Month: January 2014

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - War in Space

The international community has agreed not to wage war in space, but that hasn't stopped the nations of Earth from cramming outer space with spy satellites, orbital junk and classified spacecraft. So what's up there, exactly? Could there really be a war in space? Tune in to learn more.

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The Goods from the Woods - Episode #19 – “Worst Gimmicks Ever” with Mike Lawrence & Justin Lentz

In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys welcome comedians Mike Lawrence and Justin Lentz for another whole episode of pro-wrestling talk. This episode revolves around one of the most fascinating aspects of the business: The bad gimmick. Bad gimmicks affect every wrestling promotion. Some are hit harder than others (WCW). This episode will be hilarious for wrestling fans and detractors alike. Follow Mike on Twitter @TheMikeLawrence. Follow Justin on Twitter @SRVVLMusic.  Follow the show @TheGoodsPod  Rivers is @RiversLangley  Dr. Pat is @PM_Reilly Mr. Goodnight is @SepulvedaCowboy  Pick up a Goods from the Woods T-Shirt at: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod

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More or Less: Behind the Stats - WS MoreOrLess: Counting the Dead in Iraq

In Iraq, estimates of the death count since the war started 2003 range from 100,000 to about one million. Tim Harford explores why such a range exists and what methods are used to count those killed during war. Meanwhile he discovers that Iraq's population has been growing strongly over the same period. Plus, mathematician and comedian Matt Parker presents his guide to the imperial measurement system. This programme was first broadcast on the BBC World Service.