The program examines whether your favorite sci-fi shows are scientifically sound.
Imagine you’re hanging out at a bar with your very enthusiastic friends, about two beers in, and someone brings up Star Trek. OK, but the transporter! How would that actually work? What about the TARDIS of Doctor Who — does that thing even make sense? It made for so many good stories, though, right?
That’s the premise — and tone — of the entertaining podcast Does It Fly?, hosted by astrophysicist and “mad scientist” (his words) Hakeem Oluseyi and actress, writer and “pop culture expert” Tamara Krinsky. Released roughly once a week since April, each episode centers on a science or technology concept from a popular sci-fi show or movie. The hosts spend most of 45 minutes pondering how well each concept works — does it “fly”? — not just technologically, but also as an engine for storytelling.