logo
episode-header-image
Apr 2020
49m 16s

Pseudoarcheology with Professor David S....

Evergreen Podcasts | Killer Podcasts
About this episode
This episode join Chris as he chats with Professor David S. Anderson about pseudoarcheology, Mesoamerican cultures, and the wonderful world of Ancient Alien ridiculousness! Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/DSAArchaeology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
Up next
Oct 2023
Mad Scientist Interlude: Still Alive
This is a quick update on the podcast and things going on in our lives! We are coming back this week with the continuation of our series on the science of death (and undeath). Love all of you who listen to us, and who have been so patient during this great summer of our disconten ... Show More
15m 43s
May 2023
Science Denial with Gale Sinatra and Barbara Hofer
How do individuals decide whether to accept human causes of climate change, vaccinate their children against childhood diseases, or practice social distancing during a pandemic? Democracies depend on educated citizens who can make informed decisions for the benefit of their healt ... Show More
52m 34s
Apr 2023
Death Part 1: Light Opener
This episode Chris and Marie discuss the last thing you'll ever do: die. What does it mean to die? We seem to think it is pretty simple to say something is alive versus dead, but actually it's a pretty difficult question. Join us as we begin our series on Death and human attempts ... Show More
51m 47s
Recommended Episodes
May 2014
Archaeology in a Nutshell
If you thought Indiana Jones was the model archaeologist, you're pretty much right. Archaeologists are one part scientist, one part scholar, and one part adventurer. In this episode, learn all you need to know this fascinating field. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww ... Show More
48m 46s
May 2020
What Was Poppin’ In Prehistoric America? with Dr. Julia Clarke
On this episode of Getting Curious, we’re digging deep with Dr. Julia Clarke, Wilson Professor of Paleontology at The University of Texas at Austin and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology. She and Jonathan get to the bottom of how Texas looked 250 million years ago, which di ... Show More
50m 22s
Mar 2023
Anaximander: the Ancient World’s Most Radical Scientific Thinker
Carlo Rovelli is one of the world’s best-known scientists. A theoretical physicist, his books have sold over two million copies around the world. He recently came to Intelligence Squared to talk about his favourite scientist, the little-known Greek philosopher Anaximander, whose ... Show More
58m 28s
May 2024
451. Navigating Belief, Skepticism, and the Afterlife | Alex O'Connor
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down in-person with philosophical-oriented YouTuber and podcaster Alex O’Connor. They discuss the proper use of skepticism, the true meaning of belief and prayer, the mythological and historical nature of the Bible, the level-of-analysis problem, and t ... Show More
1h 54m
Dec 2018
Katie Goldin talks 'Creature Feature'
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, guest Katie Goldin from the podcast 'Creature Feature' drops in to chat with Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick about weird biology and maybe a monster or two.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omny ... Show More
48m 54s
Apr 2023
Mysteries of Ancient Egypt with Dr. Kara Cooney
🌅🇪🇬🌅Stephen Asma and Paul Giamatti get to the bottom of all your burning questions on Ancient Egypt with UCLA Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney. They go deep into mysteries surrounding pyramids, death cults, aliens, mummies and cats from that time period, as well as unexpected top ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2022
The Psychology of Language, with Morten Christiansen and Nick Chater
Morten Christiansen is Professor of Psychology at Cornell University and Nick Chater is Professor of Behavioural Science at Warwick Business School. Together, they've written The Language Game, a new book which explores the science and psychology of language and some of its myste ... Show More
42m 18s
May 2024
Mantodeology (PRAYING MANTISES) with Lohitashwa Garikipati
Pointy heads. Spiked arms. Tragic romance. It’s a whole episode about praying mantises with a real life Mantodeologist, Lohit Garikipati. Do they really eat hummingbirds? Are they endangered? Invasive? Smart? Extraterrestrial? Get your fill of mantid mythology, evolutionary gossi ... Show More
1h 35m