The Blunt Letters Podcast

About The Blunt Letters Podcast

If you wonder about dark matter, missing links, the wild lives of scientists, space updates, and cutting-edge technological breakthroughs then this is the podcast you've been looking for. Join hosts Micaela Superstar and Elle Lectrick for a drink and a savvy science conversation that gives you fuel for your nerdiest discourse and jokes you can't wait to rip off!

Publisher

The Blunt Letters

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

29 Mar 2021

Latest episode

18 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

157 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Aug 2026

   Is Your Lawn Fascist? The Toxic History & Environmental Impact of Lawns

   Is your lawn fascist? Find out now! In this episode of Science with The Blunt Letters, Micaela and Elle explore the classist history of the lawn and how the dream of perfect green grass is rooted in an ugly history of colonialism, conformity, exploitation, and even fascism. Then they dig into the environmental consequences of “the perfect lawn”. Micaela and Elle explore how pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and chemical runoff make their way into our ecosystems, while traditional lawn maintenance contributes to water waste, pollution, fire and flooding risks, and biodiversity loss. They uncover the human cost of maintaining lawns and the ongoing culture of conformity that go hand in hand with these status symbols. Discover how you can fight back with sustainable lawn alternatives, native ground cover, native plants, and other ways to replace your lawn with a healthier, more environmentally friendly yard. Become a Patron on our Patreon (https://patreon.com/thebluntletters?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink) Follow us online: Website (http://thebluntletters.com), shop (https://thebluntletters.com/zines/), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@thebluntletters?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@thebluntletters798), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thebluntletters/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheBluntLetters/), Depop (https://www.depop.com/thebluntletters/?brandIds=67&productId=427424406)

2. 

   22 Jul 2026

   Did CERN Break Reality? LHC Shutdown, Quantum Physics & The UFO Disclosure Files Explained

   On this episode of Science With The Blunt Letters, we investigate the recent CERN Large Hadron Collider shutdown and explain what the LHC actually does, why it matters, and why particle physics has become the center of so many wild theories about the universe. Then we go deep into quantum physics — the science that proves reality is far stranger than we ever imagined. From quantum uncertainty to the mysteries of existence itself, we explore why scientists are still uncovering new questions about how the universe works. Next, we examine the latest moment in the UFO conversation: the release of Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure film and the simultaneous release of government disclosure files. Is this a new era of transparency around UAPs, or another document dump? Finally, we discuss why audiences love the unknown, from Skinwalker Ranch to Outer Range, and what we would do if we ever met an alien. Science, aliens, quantum weirdness, and the mysteries hiding at the edge of knowledge — this is The Blunt Letters. This episode features the original song “F*cking Aliens” by Micaela Superstar Become a Patron on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thebluntletters (https://www.patreon.com/thebluntletters) Follow The Blunt Letters Online: Website: https://thebluntletters.com/ (https://thebluntletters.com/) Shop: https://thebluntletters.square.site/ (https://thebluntletters.square.site/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74oPIINasTPg4sEqouY5_Q (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74oPIINasTPg4sEqouY5_Q) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebluntletters (https://www.tiktok.com/@thebluntletters) Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thebluntletters/ (https://www.instagram.com/thebluntletters/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBluntLetters/ (https://www.facebook.com/TheBluntLetters/) Depop: https://www.depop.com/thebluntletters/?brandIds=67&productId=427424406 (https://www.depop.com/thebluntletters/?brandIds=67&productId=427424406)

3. 

   27 May 2026

   S6 Ep3: Where are the scientists?

   In this episode of Science with The Blunt Letters, we investigate several scientists who have recently gone missing—cases now being pursued by the FBI. The surprising twist? Nearly all of them specialize in astrophysics or space-adjacent research. Micaela, Elle, and Jerbil sift through the facts and ask the big question: what’s really going on here? The hosts break down public records, reported timelines, and the strangest overlaps. Get ready for science, skepticism, and a few wild theories. Featuring the original song New Wave Tacos by Micaela Superstar Become a Patron on our Patreon (https://patreon.com/thebluntletters?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink) Follow us online: Website (http://thebluntletters.com), shop (https://thebluntletters.com/zines/), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@thebluntletters?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@thebluntletters798), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thebluntletters/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheBluntLetters/), Depop (https://www.depop.com/thebluntletters/?brandIds=67&productId=427424406)

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

1,849

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.2 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 78 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

81

Social presence

91

YouTube

68

Engagement

77

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