Sport science: softballs, baseballs, and curve balls
4/7/202627 min
Baseball and softball are both a feat of physics, from the curve of a pitch to the swing of a bat. Today, we’re exploring the science of these popular pastimes. Join Molly and co-host Kian as they learn about curve balls and the stuff inside a ball. Plus, our listeners share their chants for Team Science! Oh, and what’s that noise? It’s a brand new mystery sound. Play ball!
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April 11 - Walker Theater, Chattanooga, TN
April 12 - Carolina Theater, Durham, NC
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May 30 - Electric City, Buffalo, NY
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First 90 secondsMolly Bloom· Host0:00
[upbeat music] Today's episode is sponsored by Great Wolf Lodge. At Great Wolf Lodge, there's adventure for the whole family. You and your pack can splash away in the indoor water park where it's always 84 degrees. There's a massive wave pool, a lazy river, and tons of water slides for your pack to enjoy together. And the fun doesn't stop there. Get ready to explore and play at adventure-packed attractions from MagiQuest, a live-action game that takes place throughout the lodge, to the Northern Lights Arcade. There's also a bunch of great dining options and complimentary daily events, like nightly dance parties, all under one roof. And the best part? With 22 lodges across the country, you're always only a short drive away from adventure. So bring your pack together at a lodge near you. Book your stay today at greatwolf.com and strengthen the pack. [upbeat music] Hi, friends. You may have heard that Mark and Sanden and I are on the road with Brains On LIVE. We've had so much fun seeing so many of you in person, and we are so looking forward to our upcoming stops. Our next two stops are in Chattanooga and Durham, North Carolina. That's April 11th and 12th. And then we have some exciting news. San Francisco and Toronto were sold out, so we added second shows in those cities. So San Francisco and Toronto, tickets are available again. We're also going to be going to Portland; Lawrence, Kansas; Buffalo, New York; Ann Arbor, Michigan;