lightning
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, lightning has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2025 on Rotten Mango. In the SmartLess episode featuring Chris Hemsworth, lightning was mentioned as a statistical comparison to highlight the risk of shark attacks, emphasizing how rare both events are. This context helps listeners understand the relative danger of being hit by lightning compared to other risks.
Lightning is a natural phenomenon consisting of electrostatic discharges occurring through the atmosphere between two electrically charged regions. One or both regions are within the atmosphere, with the second region sometimes occurring on the ground. Following the lightning, the regions become partially or wholly electrically neutralized.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Rotten Mango |
| Field | Natural hazard / risk |
How do different shows talk about lightning?
2 shows discussed lightning in these episodes.
- SmartLess — 1 episode
- Rotten Mango — 1 episode
Who talks about lightning on podcasts?
lightning came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on SmartLess.
What is lightning mentioned alongside?
lightning is most often mentioned alongside Neighbors, Love and Thunder and Margot Robbie.
Mentioned together: Neighbors, Love and Thunder, Margot Robbie, Barry Keoghan, Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, SmartLess, Crime 101, Thor, Avengers