Humour: what makes something funny?
The science of comedy is complicated. It involves complex neurophysiology, culture, context and … feeling safe? We evolved language between 80,000 - 160,000 years ago and jokes evolved alongside that....
9 Dec 20201h 2min
Drinking Alcohol: how bad is it?
Vodka, Beer or Cider? Is one worse than others? With the holidays coming, being stuck at home and drinking can become a vice. So, according to physiology, how bad is it? Today we talk about why you ge...
2 Dec 202054min
COVID-19 Vaccine Update: What's the gossip?
Spring 2021? Moderna better than Pfizer? 94.5% vs. 90%? What details do we know about these slique new super BRILLIANTLY MADE COVID-19 vaccines? All around it is hopeful news, but we will explain some...
25 Nov 202047min
Among Us: how video games play with your emotions
Video games, such as Among Us, have become popular in a pandemic, but why do we as humans love them? Studies find it is about guilt, the reward pathways of the brain and making things taboo feel norma...
18 Nov 202053min
Crushes - why do we get them? ft. DJ Mausner
A brain while crushing is similar to people on COCAINE! In the past people thought a crush was a lovesicknesses disease that caused you to become obsessed, and mentally ill. They even thought the love...
4 Nov 202053min
Take Out - how bad is it?
Styrofoam, aluminum, plastic - which is worse? Also, new studies show we are getting way more takeout in the pandemic, so what does that mean for the environment? And, WHY DON’T WE BURN ALL OUR STYROF...
28 Okt 202047min
Pet Peeves - where do they come from? ft. I Have To Call My Sister Podcast
This ep is LOL! Chewing loudly, nails on a chalkboard, LEAVING FOOD IN THE SINK!? Everyone has a pet peeve, but where do they come from, why do they exist and HOW CAN YOU OVERCOME THEM!? We are speak ...
21 Okt 20201h 24min
Muscles: how do you get JACKED!?
The science of muscles, motivation and steroids is fascinating. In recent years it seems humans have become obsessed with health and fitness, but what does science say? Also, is 'roid rage' real? We b...
14 Okt 202034min
