The Geologists Are Coming! The Amoeba People 2016-03-12 | An ode to the hardworking scientists who uncover the planet's mysteries and carry under-sized hammers. Onward!!!Directed by Thomas McDonnell and The Amoeba People
The Amoeba People: Lakewoods Science Geeks (Full 12 minute Documentary) The Amoeba People 2024-02-09 | The full 12 minute documentary from CityTV Lakewood about how we came from the planet Crouton to science rock the humans of Earth. Onward!!!! Thanks to Steve Polydoros (director/producer) and his team, the golden-voiced Mat Kaplan of the Planetary Society (narrator), Thomas McDonnell for the incredible animation, and of course, our demented spiritual guide Dr. Demento!
The Amoeba People Audio Cartoon Episode 10: Onward!! The Amoeba People 2022-12-09 | Once again, The Amoeba People Podcast features the latest installment of The Amoeba People Audio Cartoon! General Gobsplotch and his subservient Meebling minion plot their escape from a dungeon deep beneath the SpaceX compound. The Amoeba People and their human friend Beckford are regrouping after an unsuccessful time-traveling visit with Albert Einstein and Edwin Hubbel. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is preparing to capitalize on the Amoebic technology he's stolen by launching the first manned mission to Mars!
The Amoeba People Alien Road Trip: The Voyage Home The Amoeba People 2021-05-28 | All good things must come to an end, and The Amoeba People Alien Road Trip is no exception. We visited Omega Mart in Las Vegas on the way back to our domiciles, and had a thoroughly brain-melting experience. Thanks for joining us!!www.theamoebapeople.comOnward!!!
The Amoeba People Alien Road Trip: Good Morning, Nevada The Amoeba People 2021-05-28 | A new day has begun, and The Amoeba People are ready to hit the road yet again! But first, let's take a moment to enjoy the spacious beauty of the Nevada desert!www.theamoebapeople.comOnward!!!
The Amoeba People Alien Road Trip: Contact The Amoeba People 2021-05-27 | The Amoeba People finally arrive at their destination deep within the Nevada desert, right next door to the infamous Area 51: The Little A'Le'Inn! What secrets will they uncover during their time at the hub for paranormally curious travelers? www.theamoebapeople.comOnward!!!
The Amoeba People Alien Road Trip: The Extraterrestrial Highway The Amoeba People 2021-05-24 | During the first leg of The Amoeba People Alien Road Trip, The Meebs observe some highly suspicious activity along the way! We are growing ever more concerned that they might be among us. After making it to The Extraterrestrial Highway, the strange sightings continue! Without any regard for our personal safety, The Amoeba People push on into the Nevada desert!!www.theamoebapeople.comOnward!!!
The Amoeba People Alien Road Trip: Hitting the Road! The Amoeba People 2021-05-23 | The Meebs hit the road towards the mysterious Nevada desert in search of alien activity! The Amoeba People Alien Road Trip 2021 is officially underway!!www.theamoebapeople.comOnward!!!
Mars Party! The Amoeba People 2021-03-20 | In this special episode of The Amoeba People Podcast, we throw a Mars Party. We bring you 3 brand new songs about Mars, plus an interview with Dr. Fred Calef of JPL about the Perseverance mission, Martian cocktails with proper bartender Brad Walther, and Martian-themed B-movie picks from our Senior Geek Consultant Mario Salazar. This episode is jam packed with all you need to throw a proper Mars Party! Onward!!!
Episode 9: The Generals Relativity The Amoeba People 2021-02-12 | Once again, this week The Amoeba People Podcast features the next installment of The Amoeba People Audio Cartoon! The Meebs receive orders from the planet Crouton instructing them to search for General Gobsplotch at his last known location. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to The Amoeba People, the General and his annoying Meebling servant languish as captives of the devious E. Lawn Musk. Beckford suggests that the Meebs use their record player time machine to drop in and say hi to Edwin Hubble and Albert Einstein during their historic meeting at Mount Wilson Observatory in 1931.
Episode 8: She Sells Seashells The Amoeba People 2021-01-28 | Once again, this week The Amoeba People Podcast features the next installment of The Amoeba People Audio Cartoon! While continuing to learn about Earth's scientists from their friends at the M51 Records Laboratory, The Amoeba People are intrigued by the story of Mary Anning, the 19th century English fossil collector whose important work went largely uncredited during her lifetime. Meanwhile, back on the planet Crouton, Dr. Beeple and Q receive a troubling data transmission from General Gobsplotch's ship, The Even Less Likely. We’ve also included our interview with Cam Muskelly, who tells us about his own fossil hunting in and around his home state of Georgia! Onward!!
Episode 7: Transitive Reanimation The Amoeba People 2021-01-14 | Once again, this week The Amoeba People Podcast features the next installment of The Amoeba People Audio Cartoon! The Meebs learn the remarkable yet tragic tale of Alfred Wegener from their friends Dr. Hindemith and Beckford of the M51 Records Laboratory. Inspired, The Amoeba People compose an epic science rock tune and summon Wegener by way of the Transmortifier, a vacuum cleaner that brings dead scientists back to life! Meanwhile, General Gobsplotch languishes in captivity along with his obtuse Meebling minion after being abducted by the diabolical E. Lawn Musk. Who knows what the scheming tech entrepreneur has planned for the General and his Croutonian spaceship, the Even Less Likely? Onward!!
Episode 6: Interstellar Encounters The Amoeba People 2020-12-31 | Once again, this week The Amoeba People Podcast features the next installment of The Amoeba People Audio Cartoon!General Gobsplotch has landed on Earth, and can finally stretch his Amoebic pseudopods after the 27 light year journey from the planet Crouton. Unfortunately, his arrival was noticed by the devious E. Lawn Musk who has sent a team of goons to the General's location.Meanwhile, The Amoeba People receive an intriguing summons from their friend Werner Herzog, who requires their aid in his investigation of a mysterious legend. Join Herzog and The Meebs as they travel to Nepal in search of the fabled Oracle of the Theremin!For a bonus, We feature an interview Ray did with world renowned Thereminist Dorit Chrysler for the Amoeba People Radio Hour celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Theremin. The interview took place in the summer of 2020, when Dorit was in Munich, after finishing a project with CERN (which is also discussed in the interview).Onward!!
The Amoeba People Christmas Special 2020 The Amoeba People 2020-12-19 | Join The Meebs for a very special Christmas episode of The Amoeba People Podcast! This week we're debuting our new quiz segment where Ray tests Dustin and Ryan on their knowledge of obscure Christmas-related triva! Also, we’re bringing you a special audio cartoon, The Complicated Saga of Eggnog and Yule Log! Merry Christmas, from The Amoeba People! Onward!!
Episode 5: A New Arrival The Amoeba People 2020-12-03 | Once again, this week The Amoeba People Podcast features the next installment of The Amoeba People Audio Cartoon! After the daring recapture of their ship The Improbable from E-Lawn Musk's SpaceX facility, The Meebs are finally arrive at the M51 Records Laboratory. As The Amoeba People are getting to know their new human friends, an angry General Gobsplotch is making his final approach to planet Earth, crammed inside his undersized vessel. Will he be able to rendezvous with his fellow Croutonians? Onward!!
Episode 4: An Improbable Recovery The Amoeba People 2020-11-19 | Once again, this week The Amoeba People Podcast features the next installment of The Amoeba People Audio Cartoon! In this episode, The Amoeba People embark upon a clandestine mission to liberate their ship, The Improbable, from a top-secret sector of the SpaceX compound known as Hangar 19. Their success hinges upon assistance from Beckford's Crazy Uncle Leon, who works as a custodian at the facility. Join The Meebs as they attempt to recover their ship before its technology is harvested by the diabolical E-Lawn Musk! Onward!!!
Episode 2: An Improbable Journey The Amoeba People 2020-11-05 | In this episode, The Amoeba People lift off from planet Crouton in their camper-trailer style spacecraft and make the journey to Earth. The 27 light year distance is closed in a matter of days, thanks to cutting edge Hyperbole Drive technology. An extra-terrestrial RV hurtling towards Earth at preposterous speeds; what could go wrong? Onward!!!
Episode 3: Welcome to Earth The Amoeba People 2020-11-05 | In this episode, the Meebs are rescued from their crashed spacecraft, The Improbable, by none other than legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog. Before the dust has settled, they encounter an unexpected menace. Join The Meebs as they make new friends and discover new challenges! Onward!!!
Episode 1: A Mysterious Transmission The Amoeba People 2020-11-05 | On the planet Crouton, a strange species of sentient Amoebas detects radio wave transmissions from a distant world 27 light years away. The Croutonian Council must now decide what these alien transmissions mean, and what to do next. Join us as we begin the musical, scientific, sci-fi adventures of The Amoeba People! Onward!!!
Im a Geophysicist The Amoeba People 2020-10-11 | Geophysical conferences are notoriously rowdy affairs, and rowdy affairs can sometimes lead to fresh rhymes and dope dance moves. This is one of those times.http://www.theamoebapeople.comSpecial thanks to the Columbia Memorial Space Center for allowing us to film at their facility!
Seismograph The Amoeba People 2020-10-10 | The Earth's surface undulates during a seismic event, and so do The Amoeba People when they think about the powerful forces that cause earthquakes. The earth science-inspired dance moves you're about to witness are sure to shake you up!http://www.theamoebapeople.comSpecial thanks to the Columbia Memorial Space Center for allowing us to film at their facility!
The Ballad of Carl Sagan The Amoeba People 2020-10-10 | The Amoeba People don't mess around when it comes to Dr. Carl Sagan, PhD and science communication OG. We really got into character for this one, and hope you will enjoy!!http://www.theamoebapeople.comSpecial thanks to the Columbia Memorial Space Center for allowing us to film at their facility!
The Amoeba People at City of STEM 2020 The Amoeba People 2020-10-09 | The Amoeba People missed a few key details about this year's City of STEM event.
The Amoeba People on KTLA: City of Stem 2020 The Amoeba People 2020-10-09 | Columbia Memorial Space Center Executive Director Ben Dickow gives The Meebs a shoutout on local LA news!
Be in Our Cover of Science Is Real The Amoeba People 2020-09-15 | Send us a short video clip of what the phrase "science is real" means to you! Send short snippets of you doing science, teaching science, loving science, whatever it may be. Submit the clips through our website theameobapeople.com. The video of our cover of the iconic They Might Be Giants tune will premier on October 10th at the City of STEM science festival which will take place online this year at cityofstem.org. Onward!!!
The Amoeba People Radio Hour Preview! The Amoeba People 2020-05-29 | We're back! In this episode we preview our brand new scientific sci-fi musical adventure The Amoeba People Audio Cartoon from our brand new radio show The Amoeba People Radio Hour! In this episode we not only play a sample of our scientific sci-fi radio musical adventure "The Amoeba People Audio Cartoon," we also tell you where and how you can listen to the show. Our show broadcasts live on klbp.org Saturdays at 12 noon and Wednesdays at 4pm (PDT). You can find all episodes archived at mixcloud.com/theamoebapeople. Onward!!!
The Amoeba People Radio Hour from Long Beach Public Radio! The Amoeba People 2020-05-22 | It’s the show where science and music collide. Each week we cover a topic from both a scientific and musical perspective, and we talk to some of the most interesting people on the planet about those topics. Plus, each episode features an installment of The Amoeba People Audio Cartoon! Saturdays at 12 noon (Pacific Time) on KLBP.org. Onward!!!
Continental Drift (live at DinoFest 2019) The Amoeba People 2020-04-12 | The story of Alfred Wegener's scientific discovery, untimely death, and posthumous triumph over his critics.Visit our website - http://www.theamoebapeople.comFollow us on social media!http://www.facebook.com/theamoebapeoplehttp://www.instagram.com/theamoebapeoplehttp://www.twitter.com/theamoebapeople
Heigh Ho Grand Canyon (live at DinoFest 2019) The Amoeba People 2020-04-11 | It's time for sloshing canteens, blazing sun and ornery pack animals, because The Amoeba People are taking you to the Grand Canyon!
Seismograph (live at DinoFest 2019) The Amoeba People 2020-04-10 | When you see the jagged scratches the seismograph makes when it's recording an earthquake, do you immediately burst into interpretive dance? So do we!
Volcano! (live at DinoFest 2019) The Amoeba People 2020-04-09 | A musical tribute to the incomparable destructive power of the Volcano!Visit our website - http://www.theamoebapeople.comFollow us on social media!http://www.facebook.com/theamoebapeoplehttp://www.instagram.com/theamoebapeoplehttp://www.twitter.com/theamoebapeople
The Seismograph Dance: Lo-Fi Science Class with The Amoeba People The Amoeba People 2020-04-07 | Lesson 7. It's time to learn about earthquakes and to bust a move or two or twenty with Mr. Hedgpeth of The Amoeba People! Onward!!!
Marie Tharp Rocks Earth Science: Lo-Fi Science Class with The Amoeba People The Amoeba People 2020-04-07 | Lesson 6 of Lo-Fi Science with The Amoeba People. In this episode, we talk about Marie Tharp, how she mapped the ocean floor, and how her discovery of a rift valley at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean changed the very foundation on which Earth Science was based. We also sing our song "Girl Talk" which tells Marie's story.Here's our music video for Girl Talk (complete with a Jacques Cousteau cameo): youtube.com/watch?v=NuugQSaHM7Y&t=22s
The Amoeba People Podcast: Ads and Skits (season 1) The Amoeba People 2020-04-06 | 0:00 - Volcano Ad0:35 - Radiolab Parody (featuring Genna Chiaro)4:27 - James Hutton and John Playfair Journey to Salisbury Crags (Skit)7:47 - Bad Scottish Accents Ad8:35 - Girl Talk Skit (featuring Hali Felt)12:38 - Mass Extinction Hotline13:47 - Coprolites Ad14:21 - Mars Is A Jerk Ad (featuring Fred Calef Jr.)15:38 - Mesozoic Healing And Wellness Centers Ad16:46 - T-Wrecks Ad17:36 - The Parasaurolophus SongVisit our website - http://www.theamoebapeople.comFollow us on social media!http://www.facebook.com/theamoebapeoplehttp://www.instagram.com/theamoebapeoplehttp://www.twitter.com/theamoebapeople
Terrible Lizards (live at DinoFest 2019) The Amoeba People 2020-04-06 | The official anthem of extinct reptilian megafauna!Visit our website - http://www.theamoebapeople.comFollow us on social media!http://www.facebook.com/theamoebapeoplehttp://www.instagram.com/theamoebapeoplehttp://www.twitter.com/theamoebapeople
Im A Geophysicist (live at DinoFest 2019) The Amoeba People 2020-04-05 | With their other-worldly MC skills and amazing choreography, The Amoeba People recreate the scene of a geophysicist's conference getting out of hand.Visit our website - http://www.theamoebapeople.comFollow us on social media!http://www.facebook.com/theamoebapeoplehttp://www.instagram.com/theamoebapeoplehttp://www.twitter.com/theamoebapeople
Chicxulub (live at DinoFest 2019) The Amoeba People 2020-04-04 | An uplifting tune about a devastating asteroid impact that led to mass extinction.Visit our website - http://www.theamoebapeople.comFollow us on social media!http://www.facebook.com/theamoebapeoplehttp://www.instagram.com/theamoebapeoplehttp://www.twitter.com/theamoebapeople
Rockin The Mesozoic (live at DinoFest 2019) The Amoeba People 2020-04-03 | The dinosaur hall at the museum evokes wonder and humility, as well as the overwhelming urge to rock!Visit our website - http://www.theamoebapeople.comFollow us on social media!http://www.facebook.com/theamoebapeoplehttp://www.instagram.com/theamoebapeoplehttp://www.twitter.com/theamoebapeople
Continental Drift: Lo-Fi Science Class with The Amoeba People The Amoeba People 2020-03-31 | Lesson 5. Alfred Wegener and the theory of Continental Drift. In the episode we talk about the German meteorologist Alfred Wegener and how his hypothesis of Continental Drift was rejected by the scientists of his day. Now, the theory of Plate Tectonics explains how earthquakes happen, how volcanoes erupt, and how continents drift over time. Plus, Mr. Hedgpeth sings an acoustic version The Amoeba People song "Continental Drift." Check out our music video for "Continental Drift" here: youtube.com/watch?v=T1-cES1EktoOnward!!!
Ptolemy, Copernicus, and Galileo: Lo-Fi Science Class with The Amoeba People The Amoeba People 2020-03-23 | Lesson 4. In this video we discuss Ptolemy, Copernicus and Galileo and how our understanding of the solar system shifted from a geocentric (Earth at the center) model to a heliocentric (Sun at the center) one. We explore with ultra-low-fi props how Copernicus figured out that the planets orbit the Sun and not Earth. And then we wrap things up by singing "Heliocentric." Onward!!!Check out the fully animated version of "Heliocentric" done by our friend Mike McCraw: youtube.com/watch?v=w31_Pd26dE0&t=14s
Cruising Through the Solar System: Lo-Fi Science Class with The Amoeba People The Amoeba People 2020-03-20 | Lesson 3. In this episode we take you on a journey through the solar system, naming planets and objects as we sing "Cruising Through the Solar System." Onward!!!
The Scientific Method: Lo-Fi Science Class with The Amoeba People The Amoeba People 2020-03-18 | Lesson 2. In this episode of "Low-Fi Science Class with Mr. Hedgpeth" it's all about Anaximander and the Scientific Method! This episode features the song "Anaximander." Stay healthy and keep rockin' on!Recommended video to accompany this lesson: They Might Be Giants "Put it to the Test."
Thales and the Birth of Science: Low-Fi Science Class with The Amoeba People The Amoeba People 2020-03-17 | Lesson 1. In this episode, we talk about Thales of Miletus, a man considered to be the first scientist we know of. We talk about how he used naturalistic explanations to describe phenomena, and we sing two tunes: "Thales" and "Greece-Sea-Turkey." Miletus was in the region of Ancient Ionia which is modern day Turkey.
Get Paleo-Schooled With Lucy Herrero The Amoeba People 2020-01-24 | Let's get paleo-schooled! The Raymond Alf Museum of Paleontology is unique in that it's on the campus of the Webb Schools, where high school students work side by side with professional paleontologists to learn the trade. Paleontologist Lucy Herrero, who works at the Alf, was one of those students. She tells us all about her experience as a student and how it led to a career in paleontology. We also share a brand new unreleased tune called "Parasaurolophus (Sitting in my Office)." The song was inspired by Ray's visits to the Raymond Alf Museum and the plaster jackets and vegan meatball sandwiches he encountered. This episode is the only place you can find this song! Onward!!!
A Geologist On Mars (Part 2) With Fred Calef The Amoeba People 2020-01-09 | In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Fred Calef about the incredible discoveries we have made on Mars. Dr. Calef discusses how scientists apply geologic concepts from Earth to other worlds, and he also talks about how scientists handle conspiracy theorists. In addition, we also break down the final 3 songs in our "Geology Folk Song Medley" from our album The Fossil Record.
A Geologist On Mars with Fred Calef The Amoeba People 2019-12-19 | Dr. Fred Calef of JPL talks to us about his work mapping the surface of Mars. He tells us about the non-linear path his life took that led him to the work he currently does, as well as the challenges of applying Earth-bound geologic concepts to other planets in our solar system, most significantly the red planet. This episode is part one of a two part episode with Dr. Calef. We also break down our song "Geology Folk Song Medley" from out new album "The Fossil Record." If you're an earth scientist looking for that perfect campfire singalong, this is the song for you!
The Amoeba People Podcast Recreates the RADIOLAB intro. The Amoeba People 2019-12-13 | A brief preview of our "Lava" episode with Genna Chiaro in which we impersonate the Peabody Award-winning podcast and radio show Radiolab.
Lava! With Genna Chiaro The Amoeba People 2019-12-05 | This episode is all about lava! Our guest Genna Chiaro walks us through different types of lava flows, the kinds of rock they form, and how the stories of ancient people often reveal the scientific truths of the land in interesting ways. Plus, we break down our song "The Aa Aa Pahoehoe Lava Rock Walk" one instrument at a time. We also introduce the Dr. Evil test for magma! (It's simple, Scott, really it is.) Onward!!!
The Fossil Record Barbecue (Special Episode) The Amoeba People 2019-11-21 | Dino-ribs and Mesozoic-themed cocktails? What could be better? How about some live music from The Amoeba People? In this special episode of The Amoeba People Podcast, we share some audio from a live acoustic performance we did at The Fossil Record Barbecue, an event we put on as a thank you to our friends (scientists, musicians, animators and artists), who helped during the two years we worked on "The Fossil Record," our most recent album. We also give a preview of some upcoming episodes of this podcast, as well as our participation in "Podcast Wars" coming in 2020! Onward!!!
The Amazing Marie Tharp with Hali Felt The Amoeba People 2019-11-07 | In the 1950s, when Marie Tharp mapped the ocean floor and noticed what appeared to be a rift valley at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, her idea was ridiculed by a male colleague as "girl talk". But nowadays that rift valley is evidence that Earth's crust is in constant motion, resulting in earthquakes, volcanoes, and continental drift. Author Hali Felt, whose book Soundings details the life and work of Marie Tharp, talks with us about the process of writing such a fun and engaging book when people know so little about its subject. We also break down our song "Girl Talk," a funky tune about Marie's amazing discovery.
