Spooky Science Lab

By: Nicholas Kaufmann & David Wellington
  • Summary

  • An all-ages podcast in which two horror authors discuss strange-but-true science facts that are scary, disturbing, and even downright spooky. Hosted by Nicholas Kaufmann and David Wellington.

    Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/spooky-science-lab

    Artwork by Errick Nunnally (https://erricknunnally.myportfolio.com/)
    Theme "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle (c/o premiumbeat.com)

    © 2025 Spooky Science Lab
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Episodes
  • Episode 021: Strange Loves of the Anglerfish / Teleportation
    Mar 10 2025

    In this episode, Nick takes us to the deepest ocean depths to meet the alien-looking anglerfish and its bizarre, disturbing mating habits. Think you've been on weird dates? You haven't seen anything yet! Then, Dave ponders what teleportation would be like in the real world. Star Trek makes it look easy, but what would it entail to break you down into atoms and reassemble you somewhere else? Provided you survived the experience, would you still be you?

    Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/spooky-science-lab

    Hosted by Nicholas Kaufmann and David Wellington
    Edited by David Wellington
    Additional voices by Jennifer Dikes and Alexa Antopol
    Logo by Errick Nunnally
    Theme song "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle

    Connect with us on social media at Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram, or email us at contact@spookysciencelab.com!

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    52 mins
  • Episode 020: Horsehair Worms / How Many Planets Are There?
    Mar 3 2025

    In this episode, Nick introduces listeners to the horrifying horsehair worm, a water-dwelling parasitic organism whose brutal lifecycle puts its insect host through hell, culminating in the worm's unique ability to compel its host to drown itself. Then, Dave asks the question, "How many planets are there in our solar system?" The answer might seem simple to you, but throughout history the number has fluctuated wildly, taking into account celestial bodies both real and theoretical. So how many are there *really*? Listen and find out!

    Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/spooky-science-lab

    Hosted by Nicholas Kaufmann and David Wellington
    Edited by David Wellington
    Additional voices by Jennifer Dikes and Alexa Antopol
    Logo by Errick Nunnally
    Theme song "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle

    Connect with us on social media at Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram, or email us at contact@spookysciencelab.com!

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    54 mins
  • Episode 019: Lazarus Syndrome / Cerebral Organoids
    Feb 24 2025

    In this episode, Nick explores Lazarus Syndrome, a rare occurrence where people who are declared dead suddenly and mysteriously wake up hours later, sometimes just minutes away from being embalmed. The dead are rising, but this isn't a zombie movie, it's real life! Then, Dave introduces us to cerebral organoids, lab-grown living human brain cells in petri dishes. These mini-brains are capable of learning, including how to play video games, and now some want to turn them into organic supercomputers.

    Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/spooky-science-lab

    Hosted by Nicholas Kaufmann and David Wellington
    Edited by David Wellington
    Additional voices by Jennifer Dikes and Alexa Antopol
    Logo by Errick Nunnally
    Theme song "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle

    Connect with us on social media at Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram, or email us at contact@spookysciencelab.com!

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    55 mins

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