On this episode, Brett regurgitates some of the most "creative" backronyms scientists have ever pieced together. (Sprites, Ghosts, Elves, etc.) But it's worth the trouble because upper-atmospheric lightening is fascinating. Then Josh deep dives into a Tom Clancy action classic with enough hyper-specific military jargon to justify his throbbing tactical boner. Set in the '90s, with "quaint" terrorists (that still apparently deserve red-misted skulls), the world-ending viral plot feels different in a post-Covid world. It's time for the thick but perfectly-paced novel: Rainbow Six.

Off-top Links and References:

Content:

The X3Finder Heartbeat and Respiration Detection System | Officer

Tom Clancy on Writing "The Hunt for Red October"

John Wick, James Bond, Jack Reacher: Why do all action heroes have J names?

Sponsor: Best Maps Ever

Other Podcast Appearances:

Josh on Have Not Seen This: Ep. 66 - Devil's Rejects

Josh on The Don't Assume Podcast: Ep. 24 - Skydiving

Josh on Fall Risk Podcast: Ep. 11 - Never Ending Pursuit

Josh on Fall Risk Podcast: Ep. 12 - Tunnel Coaching

Josh on Fall Risk Podcast: Ep. 22 - DZ vs. Cutaway Pt. 1

Josh on Fall Risk Podcast: Ep. 23 - DZ vs. Cutaway Pt. 2

Josh on Fall Risk Podcast: Ep. 25 - Echelon