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May 22 2014

How Avalanches Work

42 min 5 movies discussed
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Each year, as snow builds on peaks across the world's mountain ranges, the potential for avalanches builds. Learn about the science of how these natural disasters develop and are triggered - and how to survive one if you ever find yourself trapped.

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Join Josh and Chuck as they dig deep into the dangerous world of avalanches, exploring everything from the science of snowpack formation to the split-second decisions that can mean life or death on the mountain. They'll break down how these massive snow slides actually work, what triggers them (spoiler: it's not yodeling!), and share crucial survival tips for anyone brave enough to venture into avalanche country. Whether you're a backcountry enthusiast or just curious about these powerful natural phenomena, this episode covers the essential knowledge that could one day save your life.


Movies Discussed

Hey Dude
Hey Dude
1989
★ 6.8
"stars of the cult classic show Hey Dude — Mentioned in podcast advertisements discussing the 90s nostalgia show."
LEGO Star Wars: The Quest for R2-D2
LEGO Star Wars: The Quest for R2-D2
2009 5m
★ 5.6
"there is an R2D2 avalanche — Josh mentions the R2D2 avalanche rating while explaining avalanche classification systems from R1D1 to R5D5." — Josh
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
1989 1h 37m
★ 7.2
"it was sort of like Chevy Chase on Christmas vacation — Chuck compares his skiing accident to a scene from the Chevy Chase movie Christmas Vacation." — Chuck
Poltergeist
Poltergeist
1982 1h 54m
★ 7.2
"and the dial-up sound like poltergeist — Referenced in an ad segment comparing AOL dial-up sounds to the movie Poltergeist."
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
2013
★ 8.7
"we got hollowed out books from the guys who make Rick and Morty — Josh mentions receiving promotional items from Adult Swim related to the animated series Rick and Morty." — Josh

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