Best Michael Obi Podcasts (2026)

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Best of Blue Dot: Understanding the earthquake and tsunami hazards of California's North Coast with Lori Dengler 51:35

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Geology Professor Emeritus Lori Dengler joins host Dave Schlom from Cal Poly Humboldt for an in-depth look at the tectonic forces that have shaped California's North Coast.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Blue Dot: Britain's standing stones and prehistoric sites: a conversation with author Fiona Robertson 51:36

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Host Dave Schlom is joined by Fiona Robertson, author of the new book, Stone Lands: A Journey of Darkness and Light through Britain's Ancient Places (By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Best of Blue Dot: SETI Institute: it's role in the Disney/Pixar animated film Elio and The Fermi Paradox 51:37

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Host Dave Schlom is joined by two guests from the SETI Institute in Mountain View, California, for a fun and thought-provoking program. Simon Steel, Deputy Director of the Carl Sagan Center for Research, joins us for an inside look at the Institute's role as a science advisor for the Disney/Pixar film Elio.…

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Blue Dot: Tribute to an American hero: NASA astronaut Jim Lovell 51:36

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Host Dave Schlom is joined by some very special guests to celebrate the life of one of NASA's greatest astronauts, James A. Lovell Jr.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Best of Blue Dot: California's landscapes: human and natural history with artist and author Obi Kaufmann 51:37

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Artist and writer Obi Kaufmann joins host Dave Schlom to discuss his documentation of California's wild and scenic places.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Best of Blue Dot: Bill Nelson: Congressman, astronaut and NASA Director 51:37

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Bill Nelson joins host Dave Schlom for a special conversation about his life in public service at NASA. Nelson served representing the people of his home state of Florida for 30 years, first in the House of Representatives and then the Senate.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Blue Dot: Reimagining Ag: the California State University Chico Center for Regenerative Agriculture 51:38

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Blue Dot goes down on the farm by visiting with folks from California State University, Chico's Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems (CRARS).By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Blue Dot: California's landscapes: human and natural history with artist and author Obi Kaufmann 51:37

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Artist and writer Obi Kaufmann joins host Dave Schlom to discuss his documentation of California's wild and scenic places.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Borderlands 4 and the State of Gaming (aka, we whine about video games) 1:21:56

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On this episode, Michael and Derrick talk about their playthrough of Borderlands 4 and their experiences with the modern era of gaming. Games Discussed: Borderlands 4, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Helldivers, Weird West, Avowed, Warhammer 40k: Darktide, Diablo 4, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and survival games in general. Let us know your though…

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Best of Blue Dot: Exploring California's Native Trees with Matt Ritter and Michael Kauffmann 51:38

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Host Dave Schlom is joined by Backcountry Press Publisher Michael Kauffmann along with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo botany professor Matt Ritter. Both combined to author the superb new book, California Trees: A Field Guide to the Native Species.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Blue Dot: New MacArthur Fellow Kareem El-Badry from Caltech on black holes, binary and hypervelocity stars 51:36

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Host Dave Schlom visits with brand new MacArthur Fellowship award winner Kareem El-Badry, an astrophysicist at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Best of Blue Dot: Celebrating three years of astronomy with the James Webb Space Telescope 51:38

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Blue Dot marks three years of operation of the magnificent James Webb Space Telescope. NASA Webb Project Manager Mike Davis joins host Dave Schlom for an overview of the telescope's operation and unique capabilities that have surpassed the expectations of the astronomical community.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Blue Dot: Understanding the earthquake and tsunami hazards of California's North Coast with Lori Dengler 51:35

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Geology Professor Emeritus Lori Dengler joins host Dave Schlom from Cal Poly Humboldt for an in-depth look at the tectonic forces that have shaped California's North Coast.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Blue Dot: The anatomy of a disaster: inside the Titan submersible implosion 51:35

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Gordon Telepun joins host Dave Schlom to discuss the Titan submersible implosion that killed five people, including Ocean Gate CEO and pilot Stockton Rush, in 2023.

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Blue Dot: SETI Institute: it's role in the Disney/Pixar animated film Elio and The Fermi Paradox 51:37

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Host Dave Schlom is joined by two guests from the SETI Institute in Mountain View, California, for a fun and thought-provoking program. Simon Steel, Deputy Director of the Carl Sagan Center for Research, joins us for an inside look at the Institute's role as a science advisor for the Disney/Pixar film Elio.…

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Best of Blue Dot: Restoring an ancient and important salmon habitat: Big Chico Creek in Northern California 51:37

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Host Dave Schlom and Producer Matt Fidler go out in the field and in the studio to learn about the story of a major restoration on Big Chico Creek in Chico, California's historic and precious Bidwell Park.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Jack Gets Physical...and Mental 1:26:18

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On this episode, Mike and Derrick discuss their own struggles with mental and physical well-being and the things they do to stay sane and sort of healthy. They also slip into politics because it's hard not to when talking about mental wellness in the current state of the world. Let us know your thoughts by sending us a message. Support the show…

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Blue Dot: Bill Nelson: Congressman, astronaut and NASA Director 51:37

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Bill Nelson joins host Dave Schlom for a special conversation about his life in public service at NASA. Nelson served representing the people of his home state of Florida for 30 years, first in the House of Representatives and then the Senate.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Blue Dot: Permaculture; A Permanent Culture for People and all the inhabitants of the Planet 51:37

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Host Dave Schlom is joined by Producer Matt Fidler for a special look at the world of permaculture. If you are like Dave and have never heard of permaculture before, this show is for youBy Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Blue Dot: The art and science of fly fishing with Hall of Famer Mike Mercer 54:59

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Host Dave Schlom gets to delve into his favorite pastime, fly fishing, with two of his heroes -- Mike Mercer and Bryan Quick from The Fly Shop in Redding, California.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Blue Dot: The Roosevelt brothers quest to find the Giant Panda: a conversation with author Nathalia Holt 51:38

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Host Dave Schlom visits with one of his favorite authors, Nathalia Holt, to talk about her new book The Beast in the Clouds: The Roosevelt Brothers Deadly Quest to Find the Mythical Giant Panda.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Best of Blue Dot: Protecting invertebrate pollinators and endangered species with the Xerces Society 51:37

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Executive Director Scott Black joins host Dave Schlom for a brief history and overview of the Xerces Society.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Discussing the Future of the DCU 27:47

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Hey Heroes! In this episode, we're taking a look at the upcoming slate of DCU projects and giving 3 projects that we'd love to see added. We hope you enjoy this one! Introducing Hero’s HQ! Get exclusive access to premium episodes with a monthly membership. Your support helps us keep the content coming—join us and be part of a community where you’ll…

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Superman/Fantastic Four/Naked Gun Discussion 1:13:02

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On this episode Michael and Derrick have a spoiler-filled discussion about three movies. Superman, the Fantastic Four: First Steps, and the Naked Gun. We start on Superman and proceed to Fantastic Four, both of which are full spoiler discussions. We end on the Naked Gun and avoid spoiler details since the movie just came out. Let us know your thoug…

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Week in a Flash: Will Iron Man and Captain America Be Recast? 21:19

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Hey Heroes! In this episode, we're discussing when the roles of Iron Man and Captain America will be recast, Marvel's upcoming reboot, news on the X-Men film and much more! We hope you enjoy this one! Introducing Hero’s HQ! Get exclusive access to premium episodes with a monthly membership. Your support helps us keep the content coming—join us and …

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps: Review 47:05

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Hey Heroes! In today's episode, we're reviewing Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps! We discuss our initial reactions, characters, give our pros and cons and rate it 1 out of 10. We hope you enjoy this one! Introducing Hero’s HQ! Get exclusive access to premium episodes with a monthly membership. Your support helps us keep the content coming—join …

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Week in a Flash: Hulk and Punisher Confirmed for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" 33:54

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Hey Heroes! In today's episode, we're discussing the rumored plot of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the delay of Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse and much more! Introducing Hero’s HQ! Get exclusive access to premium episodes with a monthly membership. Your support helps us keep the content coming—join us and be part of a community where you’ll get m…

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Superman: Review 1:01:36

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Hey Heroes! We're back with an in-depth review of Superman! We discuss our initial reactions, break down the characters, give our pros and cons and finish by rating it 1 out of 10. We hope y'all enjoy this one! Introducing Hero’s HQ! Get exclusive access to premium episodes with a monthly membership. Your support helps us keep the content coming—jo…

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The Jack of all Murder! 1:11:04

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On this episode Mike and Derrick discuss their love of the mystery/true crime genre. The cover their favorite books, tv shows, movies, and chat about why America is obsessed with murder. Let us know your thoughts by sending us a message. Support the showBy Michael Maxwell, Derrick Murray

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Jack of all Nerds: The Reboot 1:18:59

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The Jack of all Nerds show is back, sort of. Michael and Derrick are coming out of retirement just so they have scheduled time to chat. On this first episode back, they are talking about the extensive and exhaustive list of reboots, remakes, and legacy sequels that are coming up this year. Let us know your thoughts by sending us a message. Support …