Episode notes
Alex Schmidt is joined by writer/podcaster Dave Schilling (L.A. Times Image Magazine, The New Yorker) and podcaster/activist Bridget Todd (‘There Are No Girls On The Internet’ podcast) for a look at why the number zero is secretly incredibly fascinating.
Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week’s bonus episode.
LINKS FOR THE GUESTS:
- Dave Schilling’s writing for Image Magazine (Los Angeles Times)
- The Criterion Channel Presents the Legendary Director Peter Bogdanovich on the Lasting Influence of “Austin Powers in Goldmember” (The New Yorker)
- ‘There Are No Girls On The Internet’ podcast (iHeartRadio)
- “Disinformed” awards page (The Shorty Awards)
RESOURCES USED TO INFORM THE EPISODE’S LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
- native-land.ca
- U.S. Department Of Arts And Culture
- The True Native New Yorkers Can Never Truly Reclaim Their Homeland (Smithsonian)
- Mapping Manahatta: 10 Lenape sites in New York City (6sqft)
RESEARCH SOURCES:
- The Nothing That Is: A Natural History Of Zero by Robert Kaplan
- Zero: The Biography Of A Dangerous Idea by Charles Seife
- What is Zero? Getting Something from Nothing – with Hannah Fry (The Royal Institution / YouTube)
- Paris Point Zero (Atlas Obscura)
- Point Zero: Circling the Globe with Central City ‘Zero Stones’ (99% Invisible website article by Kurt Kohlstedt)
- Mayor Bloomberg: 9/11 site shouldn’t be called “Ground Zero” (Reuters)
- Ground zero for the world’s first nuclear bomb explosion offers a menacing—and important—look at history (Roadtrippers Magazine)
- The Story Behind Billy Corgan’s Smashing Pumpkins “ZERO” Shirt (feelnumb.com)
- The mind-bendy weirdness of the number zero, explained (Vox.com)
- Carbon Dating Reveals the History of Zero Is Older Than Previously Thought (Smithsonian Magazine)
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Guests
- Bridget Todd
- Dave Schilling
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A weekly podcast about the history, science, lore and surprises that make everyday things secretly incredibly fascinating. Hosted by comedy writer, emoji creator, and ‘Jeopardy!‘ champion Alex Schmidt. Join Alex & his co-host Katie Goldin for a joyful deep dive into seeing the world a whole new way!
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