Viruses are big jerks that invade regular cells and hold them hostage, making you sick while they're doing it. Learn everything you ever needed to know about viruses, including how the common cold works.
AI Summary
Join Josh and Chuck as they dive into the fascinating world of viruses while Josh battles his own viral infection. The hosts explore what viruses actually are, how these tiny particles hijack your cells to reproduce, and why they're considered somewhere between living and non-living organisms. From the mechanics of infection to why you're contagious before you even feel sick, this episode breaks down the microscopic war happening inside your body every time you catch a cold.
Movies Discussed
Blazing Saddles
"Is this blazing saddles? — Josh compares the virus hijacking process to a scene from this comedy western film."
— Josh
Hey Dude
"stars of the cult classic show HeyDude — Referenced as a 90s TV show that the podcast hosts are discussing in an advertisement segment."
Poltergeist
"the dial-up sound like poltergeist — Referenced in an advertisement comparing AOL dial-up sounds to the supernatural horror film."
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