That's Absurd Please Elaborate1 Maj 2025

TAPE Classic | Rump-Shaking Dyslexic Shrimp | feat. Dr Virginia Schutte

Hi All! Trace and Julian are taking a bit of a break this week but fear not, we still have some content for you! This is one of our favorite old episodes where Julian learns the REAL alphabet, also known as the ABG’s (not a typo); Trace discovers we are all constantly online whether we like it or not by exploring the mysteries of WiFi; and special guest Dr Virginia Schutte dives into a super-powered animal propelled by twerking.

QUESTIONS

Virginia: “What if humans had mantis shrimp powers?” from listener Samara D

Julian: "Who invented alphabetical order?" from listener Paul P

Trace: "Where is the internet?" from guest Virginia Schutte, PhD

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SOCIALS

[[ DR VIRGINIA SCHUTTE ]]

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Instagram: @vgwschutte

Website: VirginiaSchutte.com

[[ JULIAN ]]

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Threads: @huggetout

[[ TRACE ]]

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CREDITS

This episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate was written by Trace Dominguez and Julian Huguet, edited by Kyle Sisk, and produced by all three of us.

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