How Bullfighting Works

How Bullfighting Works

When the Visigoths ruled Spain, they introduced the idea of battling bulls at festivals. Today matadors get paid $100,000 and perform in front of 50,000 fans. But is bullfighting an antiquated, abusive relic or a cultural tradition above reproach?

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Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone

Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone

West Virginia is home to sensitive radio telescopes that could easily pick up your cell phone’s signal on Mars. And the cell reception on Mars is about as good as it is in the NRQZ, since cell towers are banned in the interest of furthering astronomy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Jan 50min

Selects: How Forgiveness Works

Selects: How Forgiveness Works

For most of history, forgiveness fell under the domain of religion. But in the 1980s science started investigating it and found that forgiving someone is really, really good for you. Learn how anybody can be the better person in this classic, and really great, episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Jan 59min

The SAD Episode

The SAD Episode

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is much more than the winter blues. It's a serious subset of depression. Learn all about it and what to do if you suffer from it today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Jan 51min

Short Stuff: Neighborhood Watch

Short Stuff: Neighborhood Watch

Since 1972 neighborhoods have been officially banding together to prevent crime together. Does it work? It seems to. Does it go too far? It often does, yes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Jan 12min

The Warrens: Paranormal Power Couple

The Warrens: Paranormal Power Couple

Today we dive into the interesting story of paranormal power couple the Warrens, inspiration behind The Conjuring movie franchise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Jan 42min

Selects: MC Escher and His Trippy Art

Selects: MC Escher and His Trippy Art

We love us some MC Escher. Turns out his story is pretty fascinating too. Tune in to this classic episode and find out all about it with Josh and Chuck.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Jan 57min

TV Moments That Changed The World

TV Moments That Changed The World

Whatever you think of TV, you have to admit it has shaped the world (maybe more than the internet, according to Josh). There have been moments here or there in TV history where the world took a new course and we go over some of them in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Jan 45min

Short Stuff: All About Porcelain

Short Stuff: All About Porcelain

What exactly is this durable ceramic anyway?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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