Grab your copy of Oxidative Priority Paper (bit.ly/oxidativepriority) and let's take a closer look at it together. We'll debunk some myths about fat storage and loss. We will discuss how metabolism is measured and why all calories count if you count all the calories. It's going to be a little nerdy, but a lot of fun. 

Join us for a discussion about energy expenditure and metabolism with Duke University Professor, Herman Pontzer. We will unpack his surprising results comparing modern living to traditional hunter-gatherer tribe metabolisms. 

Many people are interested in the process used to lose weight, but instead of discussing step by step hacks, it's helpful to look at the mindset of successful weight loss. Jake Roeder is one of those successful mindsets. join us on this conversation about his incredible journey.  

Tim Jenison and his company, Newtek, revolutionized desktop video production in the late 80s and 90s. It's remained a mainstay of video production ge even now. Tim has an insatiable curiosity and enjoys untangling difficult questions. Today, we talk about the video production of yesteryear, his documentary (Tim's Vermeer), and some exciting upcoming projects. 

Humans that eat rotting flesh, Hummingbirds with no sweet receptors, and giant pandas that can't detect umami. These are just a few of the subjects that bridge the illustrative career of Gary Beauchamp, Emeritus Director and President, Monell Chemical Senses Center. He's considered  one of the world’s leading experts on chemosensory science. Join us for this fascinating exploration of flavor and taste.

Over the last decade we stayed skeptical and yet had the tenacity and perseverance to push beyond what most believe are our hard wired limits. Wim Hof loves to challenge the status quo. Join us for this discussion on embracing the extraordinary. 

Flavor and Taste are often used synonymously and yet they describe different physiological experiences. The perception of food is extremely complex and involves all of the senses. Our conversation today is with Food Biochemist, Chef and author, Ali Bouzari, and we will discuss the many ingredients that build and dominate our food habits and palate.

Tim Ferriss has been listed as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People” and is an early-stage technology investor/advisor. He's the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers, The 4-Hour Workweek, 4-Hour Body, 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans, and Tribe of Mentors. The Tim Ferriss Show podcast, which is the first business/interview podcast to exceed 100 million downloads, now has exceeded 500 million downloads. Join us for this fun conversation about life...

In this week's episode we talk to Matthew Kenney a world leading plant-based chef and entrepreneur. Matthew has been on the forefront of disruption in the plant-based restaurant and culinary education scene for 2 decades. He has 40 restaurants around the world, he’s been instrumental in training thousands of chefs through educational outreach, and he’s demonstrated that fine dining isn’t limited by ingredients. 

Cyan is an entrepreneur and one of the top female angel investors in the Bay area. She's invested in Uber, Space X, and Postmates, to name a few. Cyan rarely lets things get her down and is an inspiration us in times of struggle. Join us for this fun discussion.

Join us on this special episode of Science and Saucery for a deep dive into the opening of commercial space flight. We'll be interviewing aerospace maverick, Burt Rutan about what this means and looking back at with a first hand view of the many paths that lead to the historic flight of the Falcon 9 and Dragon Crew Capsule. 

In today's episode we talk with singer-songwriter and musician, Edwin McCain. He's best known for his hits, I'll Be and Could not Ask for More, but he's also a geek at heart. We will go on an fascinating journey of how art and science have changed over the last few decades and dig into some interesting concepts on food and alcohol habituation. 

We have been waiting for this episode for a long time. Paul Stamets is a friend and a world leading expert on mushrooms just us this week for a mycelium packed episode. We cover a lot of ground from psilocybin to gourmet delights. Grab a cup of mushroom tea to sip as we explore the ubiquitous fungi. 

Biosphere 2 was a project in the 1990s in which 8 people were sealed in a 3 acre habitat for 2 years. It was a test bed for future long-term space colonies, examining the biology of self contained atmosphere and agriculture. Join us fo this incredible conversation. 

This week we jump back into Q&A from social media. Protein, exercise...and the gas we pass. oh my!

Today we speak with Best Selling Author, Dave Lakhani. Dave is a master of persuasion. We will be discussing the resistance to change and why old habits are so tough to break. 

We gathered questions from social media and begin plowing through them in this episode - Where DO you get your protein? Just wait for Ray's rant. We will put part 2 up in a couple of weeks! Thank you for all the great questions so far!

This week we ask each other a questions about life. Join us for a peek behind the scenes at Science and Saucery.

What are the elements of critical thinking and how can we frame problems to optimize discussions? Alex Epstein is philosopher who analyzes popular thinking on numerous cultural, industrial, and political issues. Alex is the founder of the Center of Industrial Progress and a NYT Best Selling Author of the Moral Case for Fossil Fuels. Today we will explore some of Alex's methods for critical thinking and apply them to healthspan and other disruptive ideas. 

This week we discuss the underlying reasons for what motivates us to eat. How do we balance our social, nutritional, and caloric drive for food? In times of economic food relative scarcity this concept might important to reflect on and even reprioritize. 

Curious about green hydroponic gardens, but only have two black thumbs? We are going to change that! We talk with Mark DeMitchell a co-inventor of the Vertical Earth Garden, an easy to build bulletproof patio vegetable growing machine. When you're done, head over to veggietowergarden.com and pick up a set of plans and you'll be eating home grown greens in a few weeks!

In the face of a terminal brain cancer diagnosis, Sarah Taylor radiates optimism, light, and gratitude. If you are struggling right now in these uncertain times, this episode may help you reframe your thinking and inspire you to practice a positive perspective.

Join us for our discussion with the dynamic duo behind the Youtube Channel, Krocks in the Kitchen! Brian and Jessica started their journey as an 800 lb couple and radically changed their lifestyle resulting in an incredible transformation. They are a prime example of the power of  a right-side diet of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, mushrooms, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices. Their journey continues...

Today we'll discuss longevity and the future, along with a little reminiscing, with serial entrepreneur and visionary, Dr. Peter Diamandis. He is a NY Times Best Selling Author and his latest book is The Future is Faster Than You Think.  Peter is  the founder and executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation and the executive founder of Singularity University. As an entrepreneur, Diamandis has started over 20 companies in the areas of longevity, space, venture capital and education.