Archives 2009

The Suffersons - Episode 9: The Editor

The Suffersons, Episode 9: Dana brings home an editor who wants to publish her memoir. Created by Blair Singer. Starring Michael Chernus and Susan Pourfar. Guest starring Joanne Colan. For more information, see: The Rocketboom Blog. Mememolly and the Rocketboom Daily News will return on Monday, January 4th.

The Suffersons - Episode 8: The Mother (II)

The Suffersons, Episode 8: Having gone back to work as an accountant, Josh’s mother calls to congratulate him. Created by Blair Singer. Starring Michael Chernus and Susan Pourfar. For more information, see: The Rocketboom Blog. Mememolly and the Rocketboom Daily News will return on Monday, January 4th.

The Suffersons - Episode 7: The Testicle

The Suffersons, Episode 7: Josh finds out that Dana has written about his problematic testicle. Created by Blair Singer. Starring Michael Chernus and Susan Pourfar. For more information, see: The Rocketboom Blog. Mememolly and the Rocketboom Daily News will return on Monday, January 4th.

The Suffersons - Episode 6: The Trade

The Suffersons, Episode 6: Josh and Dana agree to trade their in-progress work. Created by Blair Singer. Starring Michael Chernus and Susan Pourfar. For more information, see: The Rocketboom Blog. Mememolly and the Rocketboom Daily News will return on Monday, January 4th.

The Suffersons - Episode 5: The Kitchen

The Suffersons, Episode 5: Josh and Dana discover that two writers in one small Brooklyn apartment can be very cramped. Created by Blair Singer. Starring Michael Chernus and Susan Pourfar. For more information, see: The Rocketboom Blog. Mememolly and the Rocketboom Daily News will return on Monday, January 4th.

The Suffersons - Episode 4: The Memoir

The Suffersons, Episode 4: Having found out that Josh’s novel is about their marriage, Dana decides she’s going to write a tell-all memoir on the very same subject. Created by Blair Singer. Starring Michael Chernus and Susan Pourfar. For more information, see: The Rocketboom Blog. Mememolly and the Rocketboom Daily News will return on Monday, January 4th.

The Suffersons - Episode 3: The Mother

The Suffersons, Episode 3:  Josh is interrupted in the middle of writing by a phone call from his mother. Created by Blair Singer. Starring Michael Chernus and Susan Pourfar. For more information, see: The Rocketboom Blog. Mememolly and the Rocketboom Daily News will return on Monday, January 4th.

The Suffersons - Episode 2: The Prologue

The Suffersons, Episode 2: Josh continues his pursuit of writing a novel even though his wife, Dana, mocks him. Created by Blair Singer. Starring Michael Chernus and Susan Pourfar. For more information, see: The Rocketboom Blog. Mememolly and the Rocketboom Daily News will return on Monday, January 4th.

The Suffersons - Episode 1: The Novel

The Suffersons, Episode 1: Having recently lost his job, Josh Sufferson decides he’s going to write a novel. Created by Blair Singer. Starring Michael Chernus and Susan Pourfar. For more information, see: The Rocketboom Blog. Mememolly and the Rocketboom Daily News will return on Monday, January 4th.

Surprise Industries

Rocketboom’s Ella Morton meets up with Surprise Industries in NYC to learn about the business of crafting surprises.

High Altitude Training

Rocketboom’s Humanwire correspondent Ruud Elmendorp reports on Iten, a city in Kenya which doubles in size during the winter because of an influx of international athletes training in the high altitude.

The Truth About Wonder Woman

Uncontacted Tribes

2010 Winter Olympic Hopefuls - Road to Vancouver

Rocketboom’s Ella Morton interviews several 2010 Winter Olympic hopefuls to learn about their journey to earn a place in Vancouver. Extended interviews with each athlete available here and on our YouTube channel.

The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus: Terry Gilliam and Lily Cole Interviews

Molly interviews director Terry Gilliam and actress Lily Cole at the NYC premiere of The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus.

Neuroscience and Cognitive Training

Rocketboom Tech’s Ellie Rountree speaks with Alvaro Fernandez, Founder of SharpBrains, to learn more about the neurology of our brains and cognitive training. Story links: Hippocampus, brain training, drivesharp Assets: transcranial magnetic stimulation, TMS, TMS 2, , Frontal Lobe

This episode was created in collaboration with Intel!

Karl Pilkington

National Food Days

Sitcom Paradox

Galileo’s Paradox

It’s Paradox Week on Rocketboom. Today, Molly creates and explains Galileo’s Paradox.

Liar Paradox

It’s Paradox Week on Rocketboom. Today, Molly presents the Liar Paradox.

Crocodile Paradox

It’s Paradox Week on Rocketboom. Watch today’s episode on our YouTube channel to help Molly navigate through the Crocodile Paradox.

Ontological Paradox

Magma

Molly explains Magma.

The Turkey Song

Rocketboom’s Jamie Dubs explains Thanksgiving memes and teaches us the Turkey Song. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Rocketboom!