The Spoondrift
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
How Has Climate Change Altered The Gulf Stream?
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomunddiscusses the Gulf Stream and how it has been altered by climate change. Here are citations to ...
Equity and Inclusion in Engineering: An Interview with Jessie
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund speaks with Jessie, a mechanical engineer who has taken a close look at how to bring diversity a...
How Can You Create A Better Workplace?
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses Fast Radio Bursts before identifying different strategies to improve the workplace. H...
What Is Thermal Radiation?
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses thermal radiation. Here are links to the articles discussed in the show: “What Caus...
From The Archive: Should You Ever Suppress A Sneeze (S1 E20 Rerelease)
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this rerelease of The Spoondrift’s 20th episode of Season 1, host Asher Leomund discusses the question of whether or not you should suppress a sn...
Meaningful Days: Permitting Interracial Marriage In The US And Mental Health Days
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the history of interracial marriage in the United States of America as well as the rec...
What’s The Deal With Hydrogen Fuel Cells?
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses hydrogen fuel cells. Here are links to the articles discussed in the show: “How Doe...
Data Is Everywhere: Using Data To Study Exoplanets and Whales
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses how the James Webb Space Telescope will be using data to study exoplanets as well as h...
Boeing's Starliner And The Milky Way’s Black Hole
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses Boeing’s recent Starliner mission and the image that was recently published of the b...
Is It A Butterfly Or A Moth?
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund goes over the differences between butterflies and moths. He then discusses an experiment that wa...
Spicing Up Conversations With Fresh Words And Phrases
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses random words and phrases that he uses to spice up conversations.
What Is Engineering?
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses exoplanets and the different types of engineering. Here are links to the videos that w...
How to Make Decisions (Hopefully Good Ones)
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the process of making decisions. Here are links to the videos that were referenced in...
Outer Space, Disease, and Sleep
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA’s Artemis Mission, COVID-19 and its potential t...
Nuclear Thermal Propulsion – The Future Of Space Travel? (S2 E25 Re-release)
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this re-release of Season 2 Episode 25 of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) and the impacts that this r...
What Is My Work Style?
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the different work styles that many people may relate to. He also discusses his own wo...
What Are Black Diamonds?
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses black diamonds and recent developments in the James Webb Telescope mission. Here are l...
Interlude 1: The Beauty Of Dad Jokes
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this brief interlude, host Asher Leomund comments on dad jokes. Regularly scheduled shows will resume on March 4th, 2022.
What Is The Science Of Love?
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the science behind love. He talks about love from both a biological and a social persp...
Chatting With Osprey Robotics
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund speaks with three officers from the Osprey Robotics club at the University of North Florida. The...
What’s The Deal With Carbon Dioxide Removal?
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the idea of carbon dioxide removal and the climate surrounding its market. Here are li...
How To Be A Good Conversationalist
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses what it takes to be a good conversationalist – to be good at talking with people. H...
Space Missions That Will Change Our Understanding Of The Universe
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses some of the most recent and intriguing space missions including NASA’s Parker Solar ...
Detecting The Coronavirus With…Poop
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses a useful (if maybe a slightly unsavory) way to detect the coronavirus using fecal matt...
The Reality of Being Cozy
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses coziness. He then talks a bit about various productivity strategies. Here are links t...
Space Stations: Orbital Reef And The Tiangong Space Station
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the recently announced Orbital Reef space station as well as the new Chinese space sta...
Finding Alien Life And Learning How To Be Sure Of It
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the search for extraterrestrial ilfe has been going and a recent proposal aims to prev...
Sludge + Metal = Swamp
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund talks with Jacksonville sludge metal band Swamp about their music, their new EP, and what drives...
Pi, Pie Flavor: Calculating More Digits of Pi Than Ever Before
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses how a world record was recently set for calculating the most decimal places of pi. He ...
What’s The Deal With Meditation?
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses meditation. He also discusses the Dhammapada, a book of the Buddhist school of thought...
Ways To Help Deal With Burnout
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses ways to cope with burnout. Here are links to the articles that were referenced in the...
What Can I Learn From Stoicism?
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses stoicism. Here are the books that were referenced in the show: Meditations by Marcus ...
Space Junk And Why It Is Still A Problem
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses space junk….again. Here are the links to the articles discussed in the show: SpaceX...
Understanding The Stages Of Grief
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses grief. Here is the link to the article discussed in the show: What You Should Know Ab...
Books: Too Hot To Handle? – A Commentary on Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the book Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.
Atoms – Measuring Their Mass
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses how to measure the mass of an atom. Here is the link to the articles discussed in the...
Season 2 Summer Interlude
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In anticipation of a small break, host Asher Leomund talks about...old candy. Episodes will resume on September 3rd, 2021.
How To Be A Good Listener
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses how to be a good listener. Here is the link to the articles discussed in the show: Ho...
Nuclear Thermal Propulsion – The Future Of Space Travel?
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) and the impacts that this rocket technology could hav...
How Do We Deal With Ghosting?
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses ghosting (the social situation) and how to talk with people when you may feel awkward ...
How Does 3D Printing Work? (With Ahmed And Brendon)
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses 3D printing with two engineering students who have been working hard to master skill. ...
How Does Project Management Work?
03 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses project management – a process that is very difficult to get right. Here is the lin...
The Gasoline Question
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the pending re-emergence of commercial supersonic travel, the use of sustainable aviat...
Getting To Know ToNailsAndBeyond
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses satellites talks with nail artist ToNailsAndBeyond (Guadelupe Rodriguez or Lupe) about...
Why Would We Send Satellites To The Moon?
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses satellites. The discussion extends from sending satellites to the Moon as well as to m...
How To Design And Build A Racecar With Osprey Racing
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund talks with special guests Austin, Brian, and “Sparky” from Osprey Racing about how to build ...
How Do We Slow Down Global Warming?
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses global warming and ways to help slow it down. Specifically, he discusses the Paris Cli...
How Does Hair Work?
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses how hair works as well as SpaceX’s new Starship. Here are links to the articles dis...
What Is Synesthesia?
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses synesthesia. Synesthesia is the phenomenon when people have multiple senses stimulated...
Book Review: The Old Man And The Sea by Ernest Hemingway
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the book The Old Man And The Sea by Ernest Hemingway.
Chatting With…Asher Leomund?
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, the host of The Spoondrift Interviews Asher Leomund, a fellow podcast host.
How Do You Generate Electricity Using The Ocean With The UNF MECC Team
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund talks with electrical and mechanical engineering students from the University of North Florida’...
How To Be A Photographer With Nic
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses photography with special guest Nic. Here is where you can find Nic on social media: In...
Life During a Pandemic With Sean Fagan
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses life during the COVID-19 pandemic with Sean Fagan. Topics include loneliness, going to...
Why Do Clouds Move?
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses everything to do with clouds. He answers questions like “What are they?”, “Why d...
How Do You Make Stuff In Space?
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the process of manufacturing in space. Here are links to some of the companies discuss...
What’s The Deal With Imposter Syndrome?
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund disucusses imposter syndrome. He covers what it is, how to deal with it, and a bit about his per...
Minimoons?…And Compressing Air To Store Energy
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses a rocket booster (minimoon) that is leaving orbit around Earth as well as the use of c...
The Role Of Music In (My) Life
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund talks about the role music plays in his life. He discusses memories associated with songs, the w...
Screen Rewind: A Personal History of Video Games with Michael
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund talks to guest Michael about a personal history of video games. The conversation reaches everyth...
Why Do I like Sad Movies?
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund tries to identify why he likes sad movies. Spoiler Alert: Details from the movies "Me Before You...
Book Review: From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund reviews the book From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg. The di...
Artificial Intelligence, The Space Force, And Dam Removal
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses new developments in Artificial Intelligence, recent announcement made about what membe...
Banning Plastics + Rocks that May or May Not Tip Over (RE-RELEASE)
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the Season 1 Finale of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund provides a bit of reflection on the show and the changes it has undergone in its first s...
Christmas Traditions with Carissa from The Indie Popsicle
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund talks about Christmas traditions with Carissa from The Indie Popsicle. The conversation flows al...
How Much Is Your Time Worth?
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses how much time is worth, how much all of the man-made stuff on the world weighs, China’...
The Arecibo Telescope and Japan's Asteroid Sample
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund the collapse of the Arecibo telescope in Puerto Rico as well as Japan's recovery of a rock sampl...
Paradoxes and Hypersonic Flight
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses paradoxes and hypersonic flight. He first details the new Ogledrop Paradox before disc...
From the Archive: The Art of Ideas
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Archive episode from The Spoondrift pilot series Conjuring Curiosity, host Asher Leomund discusses where ideas come from and whether or not ba...
Earwax, Hormones, and Getting Out of Your Head
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses earwax. He then has a word of encouragement for anyone who is at a crossroads and is d...
How To Be Wrong
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses how to be wrong and why is a good idea to get comfortable with saying “no” to oppo...
Should You Ever Suppress A Sneeze?
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the question of whether or not you should suppress a sneeze (the short answer is no). ...
Superpowers: the Good, the Awesome, and the Wonderful
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses both fictional and real-life superpowers. The conversation is centered around the char...
Banning Plastics + Rocks that May or May Not Tip Over
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund talks about England’s new ban on certain single use plastic products, how weird rocks...
How Can You Capitalize on Virtue Signalling?
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund talks about virtue signalling. The discussion touches upon what virtue signalling is, the good a...
How does quantum computing work?
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses quantum computing and encryption. First, Asher talks about how current computers proce...
What is the point of podcasting? (RAW Edition)
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Spoondrift is a raw version of this week's "What is the point of podcasting?" episode. As host Asher Leomund mentions in the show,...
What is the point of podcasting?
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses podcasting. He describes the history of the show and the personal mission that motivat...
How hard is it to identify a tadpole?
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the difficulty in identifying a frog while it is still its tadpole stage. He then talk...
Books, Books, and More Books with Carissa from the Indie Popsicle
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Asher Leomund has a conversation with Carissa, the host of The Indie Popsicle podcast, about great stories. While the main focus is books, the co...
How Do Pens Work?
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund talks about pens. Specifically, he discusses fountain pens and ballpoint pens. He talks...
From the Archive: Are There Stupid Questions?
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this archive episode from The Spoondrift pilot series Conjuring Curiosity, host Asher Leomund discusses a recently discovered spider that has a pat...
What do you say: Couch or Sofa?
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund speaks with special guest Lucas Futurist about language. They talk about everything from what yo...
From the Archive: Karma...Superstition or Not?
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Archive episode from The Spoondrift pilot series Conjuring Curiosity, host Asher Leomund discusses the potential discovery of a gas giant core...
A Look at The Shining, the Novel by Stephen King
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund talks about The Shining, a novel by Stephen King. SPOILER ALERT! Asher goes into great detail to...
From the Archive: What are the Least Visited National Parks?
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Archive episode from The Spoondrift pilot series Conjuring Curiosity, host Asher Leomund discusses rarely visited National Parks, an ancient t...
Loneliness and the Pandemic
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on loneliness. The conversatio...
From the Archive: Libraries, Black Holes/Neutron Stars, and Time
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Archive episode from The Spoondrift pilot series Conjuring Curiosity, host Asher Leomund discusses topics spanning how libraries are dealing w...
How Squid Are Changing Modern Medicine + Romance Movies
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses how scientists are coming to understand the genetic makeup of squids much better. He t...
From the Archive: How Does Character Development Work?
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Archive episode from The Spoondrift pilot series Conjuring Curiosity, host Asher Leomund discusses character development and all of its comple...
The Status of Underwater Noise Pollution and Polar Bears
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Asher Leomund discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected underwater noise pollution in our oceans as well as what the future looks like for...
From the Archive: When is the Great Rift Valley going to Split?
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Archive episode from The Spoondrift pilot series Conjuring Curiosity, host Asher Leomund discusses a number of topics that span the globe. He ...