Task Failed Successfully: The Science of Happy Accidents - Part 1

Nonsense with cj little and Jeff Parker · Jun 25, 2026 · 24m

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(1:20) Open

(3:40) When Mr. Goodbar Went Soft

(7:35) Here, Hold This Box of Smallpox…

(11:11) The Great Pigeon Poop Epiphany

(14:42) Attenuate The Cholera Please

(19:47) cj’s recommendation: Particle Fever (2013)

(20:39) Jeff’s Recommendation: Young Frankenstein (1974)

Have you ever messed up so badly that you accidentally solved the mysteries of the universe or wiped out a deadly disease? This week the guys start their dive into the glorious world of "happy accidents" in science, proving that sometimes the best way to make a breakthrough is to trip, fall, and land directly…