197: Mark David Christenson on Alcohol From Thin Air, Brave New Alloys and The Ecological Benefits of Whale Poop

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Comedian and Improvisor Mark David Christenson joins us to discuss how to make Ethyl Alcohol from water and air, how brand new metal alloys are revolutionizing metallurgy and how whale poop and increased whale populations help fight air pollution and create a healthier ocean. Find Dave on twitter @hobbit138 and his podcast "I Will Watch Anything Once" at @IWWAO And look for his podcast on Boardwalk Audio at http://boardwalkaudio.com/iwillwatchanythingonce Today's stories: Alcohol from thin air! http://www.popsci.com/grain-alcohol-created-from-carbon-dioxide-and-water Crazy new alloys! https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg23230950-500-a-mixedup-recipe-is-redefining-metals-into-impossible-alloys/ Whale shit to the rescue! https://www.newscientist.com/article/2109365-whales-dung-is-the-real-reason-we-need-to-stop-hunting-them/