Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Listener Mail: Cryptid Hunters, Tricorders, The Blackpool Underworld and Abandoned America
Aug 28, 2025
Explore the quirky world of cryptids and abandonments across America. A listener's intriguing tale about a diagnostic tool sparks discussions on technology's role in education. Tricorders from Star Trek influence real-world innovations, while consumer health gadgets gain attention for their accessibility. Delve into the humorous story of a parrot named Mango caught in a drug bust and unravel the dark realities of addiction in seaside towns. The blend of humor, folklore, and the exploration of urban legends keeps the conversation lively!
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Origins Of A Tricorder
- Chef Ben recounts his father co-developing LabQuest with Texas Instruments, a classroom data-collection device used across experiments.
- He frames this work as a real-world step toward a Star Trek–style tricorder and credits his dad as starting that progress.
Everyday Devices Narrow Sci‑Fi Gap
- Modern consumer devices now bring lab-style body and environmental scans into everyday life, shrinking the gap to sci-fi tools.
- Noel and Matt note accuracy is improving and these devices create useful personal health benchmarks.
Transcript Drop Sparks Skepticism
- Flounder responds to Friday transcript releases and flags the Maxwell transcript published on a Friday, questioning the denials within it.
- Matt and Noel plan to discuss the transcript details on an upcoming Strange News episode.