Ground Control to Scholar Tom: Science Oddities, Part 1

Nonsense with cj little and Jeff Parker · Aug 6, 2026 · 31m

(0:00) Pre-Show

(0:47) The Weird Fringes of Science

(1:50) Dr. Barry Marshall’s Bacteria Shot

(7:50) The Convergent Evolution of Caffeine

(10:29) Donald Unger’s 60-Year Knuckle Grudge

(14:41) The Pistol Shrimp's Cavitation Bubble

(18:22) Werner Forssmann’s DIY Heart Catheter

(23:53) Human Blindsight

(27:07) cj’s recommendation: Contact (1997)

(28:38) Jeff’s Recommendation: The Fly! (1986)

This week, the guys dive headfirst into the chaotic, unhinged fringes of scientific history. When mainstream medicine says "impossible," these stubborn researchers said "watch this".

Hear the incredible tale…