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Not Impossible

Not Impossible

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Not Impossible is a podcast that asks the question “What if nothing in life is impossible?” It explores inspiring stories about people solving the hardest, most mind-boggling problems in some of the most creative and unimaginable ways.

Mick Ebeling, founder of Not Impossible Labs, guides us through uplifting stories of people who've created technology for the sake of humanity.

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  • S2 Ep10: DARPA Is Rewriting the Brain? with Justin Sanchez

    S2 Ep10: DARPA Is Rewriting the Brain? with Justin Sanchez
    Jan 14 2026


    In this episode of the Not Impossible Podcast, host and Not Impossible Labs founder Mick Ebeling sits down with Justin Sanchez to explore how innovative technology once considered science fiction is becoming real.

    Justin leads groundbreaking work at DARPA, where researchers are tackling some of the hardest problems in neurotechnology. From advanced prosthetics that move and feel like natural limbs to brain-computer interfaces that help restore movement and memory, this conversation dives into how innovation happens at the edge of what’s possible.

    Together, Mick and Justin unpack how the brain adapts to new tools, what it means to read from and write to the nervous system, and why some of the most powerful technologies in the world still struggle to reach the people who need them most. Along the way, they explore the ethical responsibility that comes with innovation and what it takes to move these breakthroughs from lab demos into everyday life.

    This episode is a look at how innovation is built, why access matters, and how the future is already being shaped one thought at a time.

    TOPICS COVERED

    • What DARPA is and how it approaches high-risk innovation
    • The technology behind advanced prosthetic limbs
    • Wearable neurotechnology and rehabilitation
    • Memory prosthetics and restoring cognitive function
    • Ethical responsibility in emerging technology
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    44 mins
  • S2 Ep9: Can We Destroy Forever Chemicals? with Dr. Bruce Rittmann

    S2 Ep9: Can We Destroy Forever Chemicals? with Dr. Bruce Rittmann
    Dec 19 2025
    In this episode of the Not Impossible Podcast, host and Not Impossible Labs founder Mick Ebeling sits down with Dr. Bruce Rittmann, one of the world’s most influential environmental engineers, to explore a growing global problem hiding in plain sight: forever chemicals.


    Also known as PFAS, these man-made compounds are used in everyday products like non-stick cookware, waterproof clothing, and stain-resistant materials. They are designed to last, but that same durability means they do not naturally break down, allowing them to accumulate in water, food, and the human body.


    Dr. Rittmann explains how microorganisms, often overlooked by humans, can become powerful partners in addressing this challenge. By delivering electrons in the right way and using catalytic materials like palladium, his team has developed a process that does more than filter pollution or move it elsewhere. It chemically transforms some of the most persistent contaminants on Earth into compounds that can finally be broken down safely.


    Together, Mick and Dr. Rittmann unpack the science behind forever chemicals, the breakthrough moment that made this approach possible, and what it would take to scale this technology in real-world water treatment systems. From contaminated sites to drinking water facilities, this conversation explores how a problem once thought permanent may no longer be forever.

    TOPICS COVERED


    • What forever chemicals are and why they are so difficult to break down
    • How PFAS ended up in everyday products and the environment
    • The role microorganisms play in transforming harmful pollutants
    • What scaling this technology looks like in real-world water treatment systems
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    26 mins
  • S2 Ep8: A Virgin Birth in a Crocodile? with Dr. Brenna Levine & Dr. Warren Booth | Not Impossible Podcast

    S2 Ep8: A Virgin Birth in a Crocodile? with Dr. Brenna Levine & Dr. Warren Booth | Not Impossible Podcast
    Dec 10 2025
    In this episode of the Not Impossible Podcast, host and Not Impossible Labs founder Mick Ebeling sits down with Dr. Warren Booth and Dr. Brenna Levine, the researchers who documented the first-ever confirmed virgin birth in a crocodile — a discovery that challenges one of the oldest assumptions we have about how life begins.
    Their work reveals a biological phenomenon called parthenogenesis, where a female animal reproduces without a male — a process found across reptiles, birds, sharks, and even entire species that no longer have males at all.
    This conversation unpacks how parthenogenesis works, why it evolves, and what this surprising crocodile case tells us about nature’s flexibility, resilience, and refusal to stay inside our human expectations.


    Topics Covered

    • What parthenogenesis is (and why it’s not as rare as we think)
    • How the team confirmed a virgin birth in an American crocodile
    • Why the animal kingdom regularly breaks our “status quo” assumptions
    • What this discovery means for evolution, genetics, and survival

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    About Not Impossible Labs:

    Not Impossible Labs is a multi-award-winning innovation lab and production company on a mission to create technology for the sake of humanity. Founded by Mick Ebeling, Not Impossible tackles seemingly impossible challenges - from creating eye-tracking devices for ALS patients to 3D-printing prosthetic arms in war zones. Our philosophy: Help One, Help Many.
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    25 mins
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