How to Make More Joy and Less Stress For the Holidays & Odd Secrets of Evolution
Some people crave sweets, while others reach for salty snacks — and it’s not just habit. Your flavor preference is shaped by biology and brain chemistry. We begin with a look at what determines whethe...
15 Dec 202545min
How to Truly Know People & The Science Behind the Human/Dog Bond-SYSK Choice
Winter brings cold and flu season—and when symptoms first appear, it can be hard to tell which one you’ve got. Fortunately, early signs can offer helpful clues, so you can take the right steps quickly...
13 Dec 202551min
Magic Words That Influence Others & How Feeling Healthy Makes It So
If you’re having a rough day, there’s one oddly specific body part you can wash that appears to boost your mood—even though the science behind it makes little sense. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21...
11 Dec 202546min
Secrets of Christmas Classic Movies & The Curious Story of Eggnog – Bonus Holiday Episode
Eggnog is one of the strangest holiday traditions we have — a creamy mix of eggs, milk, spices, and often a splash of rum. Yet people look forward to it every December. Where did this unusual drink co...
9 Dec 202530min
The Untold Story of the Christmas Tree & The New Rules of Eating Out
A yawn spreads quickly. You see someone yawn, you think about yawning, or you even read the word “yawn”—and suddenly you’re doing it too. This episode begins by looking at why yawning is so contagious...
8 Dec 202549min
Why Audiences Behave the Way They Do & The Hidden Benefits of Uncertainty - SYSK Choice
Who doesn’t love the smell of a fresh Christmas tree? That unmistakable pine scent isn’t just nostalgic — it may actually have measurable benefits. We start this episode with a look at why the aroma o...
6 Dec 202547min
Our Obsession with Aliens & The Dangers of Loneliness and Isolation
When you’re asked to “sign in blue or black ink,” is that actually the law — or just an outdated rule we all obey? We begin with the surprising truth about which ink colors really matter when you’re s...
4 Dec 202549min
Origins of the Office Christmas Party & Pro Advice for Great Holiday Videos – Bonus Holiday Episode
There was a time when the office Christmas party was the highlight of the corporate year — big budgets, elaborate celebrations, and stories that still get whispered decades later. But how did this tra...
2 Dec 202529min
