Episodes
Can you tell if someone is gay from their voice? There is a lot of new research on the 'gay accent' or 'gay voice' - and why it might be that gay men and gay women speak differently than hetero people. The research is fascinating - so we decided to have our good friend Caleb Marshall (The Fitness Marshall) on to talk about all of our relationships to the gay voice. STUDYTIME: Why Do Gay Men Talk Like...
Published 04/24/24
Published 04/24/24
Sugar is enemy #1 according to many online doctors - such as Dr. Mark Hyman. So what is going on here, why are we all of a sudden so worried about sweets, the things we enjoy so much. Today we explain the science of sugar, what it does to your body and if in fact it is slowly killing you! STUDYTIME: Is Sugar Destroying Your Healthy? WDWLTW: the science of sugar daddieswhy pregnancy ages...
Published 04/17/24
Intermittent fasting has recently come under scrutiny - there is new research that may hint it can KILL YOU! What is going on? We break down the recent research on intermittent fasting, the biochemical mechanisms as to why people love this fad diet - but why you sure potentially not do it. STUDYTIME: Is intermittent fasting actually bad? What Did We Learn This Week: is kombucha capable of making you burn fatwhy 3D printing wood could change the...
Published 04/10/24
Lucid Dreaming is something we will all likely do in our lifetime, but there are science backed tips and tricks to make it happen consistently. Today we discuss what lucid dreaming is, how to do it more often and also the science of why we dream. It is a fascinating conversation and in the end you may be able to lucid dream about making out with Bad Bunny, LOLOLOLOL STUDYTIME: Lucid Dreaming - how it can change your life WDWLTW: why hyperflexible people are more susceptible to long COVIDthe...
Published 04/03/24
Death - it is something we will all experience. There are some patterns to what people think about, and also to the regrets they have before dying. Today we will talk about how we can change our lives to have LESS regrets, and how we can also understand what we will think about while dying. There is amazing information about near death experiences - and we will keep it LIGHT HEARTED AND EXISTENTIAL! STUDYTIME: What Happens When You Die? WDWLTW: How many steps do you REALLY need a day?Why are...
Published 03/20/24
Throuples, quads, polyamory, polycules, it turns out that non-monogamous relationships are on the rise. It is common now for people to date more than one person, but this trend has existed for thousands of years. Today we are going to explain the psychology of polyamory, as well as some scientific studies and historical research about how these types of relationships continue to exist - and why they may actually be better than typical monogamous relationships. STUDYTIME: Why Is Polyamory So...
Published 03/13/24
Posture is a hot topic online, tons of people are teaching you how to fix it and making money of explaining how to stand up straight. The science is more complicated than that, is there such thing as "good posture"? How do you know what is right for you and is there a way to fix your posture quickly? Studytime: how to fix your posture fast WDWLTW: empathy is contagiouswhy Ozempic may cure...
Published 03/06/24
Self-esteem is a complicated psychological marker of how you "feel" about yourself. When it is low it can really affect your life - so today we explain what self-esteem is, how you can improve it and what are the factors to explain if you have low or high self-esteem. SELF-ESTEEM: how does it work WDWLTW: social media jealousyopen AI's revolution Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 02/28/24
Erections, boners or HOGS (LOL) are a very important part of sexual health and reproduction. Today we explain how they work, the neuroscience of getting one and how to make them more HARD AND HEALTHY! We will also talk about erectile dysfunction. STUDYTIME: how do erections work and how to keep them healthy WDWLTW: how to make transit more greenhow to tell if you have work...
Published 02/21/24
Envy and jealousy are complicated emotions, but science, psychology and evolution have a lot to say about why they exist. Today we will explain how to cope with them, what we are envious of and why understanding more about them can make the feelings dissipate. STUDYTIME: Why is envy real, and how to deal with it WDWLTW: what does the average day look like for humanshow to live to...
Published 02/14/24
Mewing is a cultural trend where you put your tongue on the top of your mouth, and over time your jaw changes to make you hotter? That is oversimplified - it relates to a lot of science techniques, controversy and even the incel movement. This week we break down how it works, and why everyone right now seems to be MEWING! STUDYTIME: Mewing - does it work? WDWLTW: Octopus medicine patchwhy calorie counting is...
Published 02/07/24
Internalized homophobia is something that sociologists and psychologists argue every man has. It is complicated to understand so today we bring the most up to date research and scientific papers on internalized homophobia, heterosexism and toxic masculinity. It is a wild time to be on the internet, and it could be making things worse - so how do we combat it? STUDYTIME: Why Internalized Homophobia is on the rise? WDWLTW: why palm oil is worse than you thinkWhy is Mexico spelt like...
Published 01/31/24
Neurodivergence is one the rise, or is it? It is a newer term, which includes ASD, ADHD, dyslexia and some other "conditions". There is neurodivergent TikToks and a lot of information coming out that makes it seem like everyone suddenly is claiming it, but what is going on here? Today we break down the science, explain the term and even take calls from people who are neurodivergent STUDYTIME: Why is everyone suddenly neurodivergent? What did we learn this week? how plants chat to each...
Published 01/24/24
The All Meat Diet, a.k.a. The Carnivore Diet is a huge new trend online. Tons of people are now ONLY eating meat and saying it helps with chronic disease, helps the gain muscle and live the healthiest lives they can. Some studies are coming in on what is actually happening in their bodies. The science is fascinating, the reasoning in fascinating so let's get INTO IT Studytime: WHY ARE PEOPLE ONLY EATING MEAT? WDWLTW; a new green energy that could save the planethow Brazil is going to change...
Published 01/17/24
NEW YEAR NEW US! As always!!! Today we discuss the top scientific tips with HOW to keep resolutions, and why it is a good time to make a change. Using psychology, and biology we explain why it is okay to mess up resolutions, and how to prolong the. A lot of people struggle but there are good ways to make changes, and studies show the new year is a great time to change. STUDYTIME: How to Keep New Years Resolutions WDWLTW: climate crisis hopehow bad are plastic water...
Published 01/10/24
We go through our top science stories, the biggest tech and pop culture moments, and what we predict for next year. It was a wild year, and there were some trends in science that explain more about what is going on in the world at large, ENJOY - and see you next year. XO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 12/20/23
CRISPR technology is HAPPENING IN HUMANS Y'ALL! There have been some amazing breakthroughs, a long with some controversial missteps, and we will explain them all today! Sickle cell anemia may be cured, but will it affect future generations in a bad way? The science is cutting edge, but fascinating, let's get into it. What Did We Learn This Week?: ear health may be related to EYESIGHT?how bad are cats for the environment? STUDYTIME: everything you need to know about CRISPR-cas9 gene editing! ...
Published 12/13/23
Mysterious Cannabis Syndrome is on the rise. Also known as Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome, more and more people are ending up in the hospital vomiting and screaming from consuming too much weed. Today we will break down what is going on, why you should be worried and if legalizing weed was actually the RIGHT IDEA? WDWLTW: Taiwanese men pull a truck with their testicles and penis, HOW?A new twin study on the vegan diet STUDYTIME: Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome - everything you need to...
Published 12/06/23
Audrey Tang is a genius, we aren't kidding, they were reading advanced novels at age 5 and learning complicated code at age 6. They are also one of the first non-binary people working in Cabinet as the Minister of Digital Affairs in Taiwan, and an overall amazing person to explain AI, the future and our shared internet. They have their own podcast called "Innovative Minds" where you can hear them speak even more, get it wherever you get your podcasts. WDWLTW: the birth control pill makes you...
Published 11/29/23
Myers-Briggs Personality Tests costs 50 dollars a POP! Personality tests are a billion dollar industry, but is it a full scam? Myers-Briggs is under a lot of scrutiny lately. It is expensive and potentially pseudo-science, but do any other tests work? Today we talk about the psychology of personality tests, therapy and the huge potential scams of pseudo-science. WDWLTW: why the probability of flipping a coin isn't 50/50Why lack of sleep makes you unable to monitor your emotions STUDYTIME:...
Published 11/22/23
Digital Nomads are people who do remote work in other countries in order to live a "better life". Working abroad has been gaining popularity in recent years, but is it ruining local populations and a new version of LIT RAL CONOLIALISM? There is new research on why people do this and what it does to the Earth. WDWLTW: the invasive pig species taking over CanadaIs daylight savings time killing people STUDYTIME: Digital nomads, are they ruining the world? Hosted on Acast. See...
Published 11/15/23
The 5 love languages have become a staple of modern relationships. Ever since the late 80s when they were conceived, people have used them to fall in love, to make their partner understand them and based their whole personality around these ways that they "perceive love". Is there any validity to them? What does psychology say? Because to be fair, they were just MADE UP! WDWLTW: how rats can actually control things WITH THEIR MINDhow burnout ACTUALLY works STUDYTIME: The Five Love Languages:...
Published 11/08/23
Today we are talking about TRAVELLING, is it helpful for your body, or just honestly bad for the planet and your well being. We just got back from a Euro trip where tourism had obliterated Italy's ability to feel ... safe? Today we talk about how travelling relates to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the history of tourism and why humans love to do it. WDWLTW: solar panels are taking overwhy some people don't get COVID STUDYTIME: Travelling: is it worth it? Hosted on Acast. See...
Published 11/01/23
INFLUENCERS - a bad word IN OUR OPPINION! Today we are going to tell you the juicy details of what we have learned from being *influencers* for over ten years. Things have really changed recently so we wanted to give our insight into how TikTok is changing things, how we approach YouTube after doing it for over ten years and why influencers continue to be so cringey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 10/25/23