The Lab With Brad

The Lab With Brad


Latest Episodes

Ep 408: Nothing to sneeze at
March 14, 2024

Nothing to sneeze at - If you dont use gold silver or coins, what does one use for money? - Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here are several links with informatio

Ep 407: Why money?
March 07, 2024

Why money? - We take a look at economic activity by nonhumans, and the Incas, with a large empire that never used money. - Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here are

Ep 406: On silly names and loud voices
February 29, 2024

On silly names and loud voices - Lets take a closer look at the sperm whale, with an unfortunate name and the loudest voice in nature. - Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra

Ep 405: On dragons, fire, and breathing
February 15, 2024

On dragons, fire, and breathing - For our last question on DND and fantasy fiction, could any animal ever be able to actually breathe fire? - Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special ex

Ep 404: Ouch!
February 08, 2024

Ouch! - 13 types of damage in dungeons and dragons, lets see how many of them we can find amongst actual living creatures. - Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Speci

Ep 403: To see in the dark
February 01, 2024

To see in the dark - In fantasy novels and roll playing games, some characters can see in the dark. What about in real life? - Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Spec

Ep 402: Whose mind is it anyway?
January 18, 2024

Whose mind is it anyway? - Fantasy fiction and DND have charm spells and other ways to control ones mind. We take a look at examples of mind control from nature. - Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbr

Ep 401: Healing, magic, and science
January 11, 2024

Healing, magic, and science - For our first episode on the science behind dnd and popular fantasy tropes, we search for healing magic in our actual factual world. - Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbr

Ep 400: Things get dicey
December 21, 2023

Things get dicey - We celebrate our 400th episode with the math behind rolling at advantage and disadvantage in D and D. - Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! - Check

Ep 399: Of birds and binary
December 07, 2023

Of birds and binary - We examine the game of chicken, also called hawks and doves, plus a bit on bits and binary. - Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! - Check out our