What If?

Former NASA roboticist and xkcd webcomic creator Randall Munroe tackles the internet's most wonderfully ridiculous scientific queries with rigorous research and mathematical precision. Armed with physics equations, declassified military documents, and consultations with actual experts, he explores scenarios ranging from relativistic baseball pitches to global-scale laser pointer experiments. Each investigation follows genuine scientific methodology while embracing the delightfully catastrophic conclusions that often emerge, creating a perfect blend of educational content and absurdist humor that reveals the fascinating complexity hidden within seemingly simple questions.

Wil Wheaton's narration elevates Munroe's already engaging prose with impeccable timing that enhances both the technical explanations and comedic moments. His performance captures the author's enthusiasm for scientific inquiry while maintaining clarity during complex mathematical discussions, making advanced concepts accessible to general audiences. Wheaton skillfully navigates between deadpan delivery of apocalyptic scenarios and genuine excitement for scientific discovery, creating an audio experience that feels like listening to the world's most entertaining physics professor explain why seemingly innocent hypotheticals inevitably result in planetary destruction.