In this episode of American Obsessions, we’ll take a look at our cultural infatuation with Mortal Kombat and fighting games through the eyes of young champions and dark horses alike, the most competitive players among us, to create a visceral, present day and nail-biting celebration of the game we all know and love.

Why did I drop out of my criminology PhD program to start a business about video game production? How did this plan change as time went on? That's what you'll learn in this video, where I discuss what led to these life changes.

In this very special edition of the Quantum Tunnel, we visit the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics to explore some of the deepest scientific and philosophical questions for mankind.

We speak to world-class physicists and thinkers; Sean Carroll, Marina Cortes, Fay Dowker, Joao Magueijo, Carlo Rovelli, and Lee Smolin who provide a rare glimpse into the world of theoretical physics and some unique perspectives of how humanity may fit into the greater cosmos.