As a friend of a friend's hairdresser once said: "it's hard to be hateful with a plateful of grateful." Is it? In this pre-holidays quickie episode, Alie is grumpy as hell and decides to research the neuroscience of gratitude. Does it work? Who's studying it? Does she need to buy a journal? Find out how jotting down things you don't hate on the back of a rec ... Show More
Sep 2
Deep Sea Microbiology (UNSEEN OCEAN CRITTERS) with Peter Girguis
Creatures in inky trenches. Exploring the sea floor. Mud medicine. Tube worms. Harvard professor and Deep Sea Microbiology legend Dr. Peter Girguis tells tales of ocean expeditions and answers questions about extremophiles, life on other planets, Atlantis, shark encounters, metha ... Show More
1h 24m
Aug 26
Mephitology (SKUNKS) Part 2 with Jerry Dragoo
What happens when you've been sprayed nine times in the face by a skunk? Part 2 with Mephitologist Dr. Jerry Dragoo answers that question. Also on the agenda: pet skunks, lavender skunks, skunk family planning, Pepe Le Pew on trial, why some of us enjoy the stench, how to handle ... Show More
1h 7m
Aug 19
Mephitology (SKUNKS) Part 1 with Jerry Dragoo
It’s here. SKUNKS. My dream guest, Dr. Jerry Dragoo of the Institute for the Betterment of Skunks and Skunk Reputations is finally on Ologies, and I can barely contain myself. Come to Albuquerque to meet this Mephitological legend. In this very special and precious 2-part series, ... Show More
1 h
Nov 2024
Finding gratitude when you’re just not "feeling it"
It’s that time of year when everyone reminds us to be grateful—but what if you’re not feeling it? Despite its proven benefits, gratitude can be surprisingly challenging to practice. In this episode, Monica dives into why it’s difficult for so many of us to engage with gratitude, ... Show More
9m 56s
Nov 2023
How gratitude improves your relationships and your future
For the millions of Americans that celebrate Thanksgiving, it's a time when a lot of us reflect on the things and the people in our lives that we appreciate. But according to Dr. Laurie Santos, psychology professor at Yale and host of the podcast, The Happiness Lab, a practice of ... Show More
15m 50s
Jul 2017
Understudies, Talk Therapy, Eight Cans of Spam
What's the different between an understudy and a standby? Alison went to Book of Mormon ALONE and wants to know. Also, her therapist paid her a huge compliment that Daniel points out isn't really a compliment and she had a weird encounter at the grocery store. Plus crafts versus ... Show More
1h 28m
Dec 2018
4 Gifts X-mas, MTH, Who Invented, Comedy Roulette, Right or Wrong, Games You Can't Play, Closing Remarks and more.
There are preferences when it comes to gifts during the holiday season. J. Anthony Brown murders another one in the spirit of Kirk Franklin. We have inventions that make us thankful, but who invented it? Comedy Roulette returns. How stupid is Fool #1? Right or Wrong tells us. The ... Show More
1h 35m
Sep 2021
Bathed in the Blood of Gratitude with Trixie and Katya
From rubber genitalia in a parking lot to refried bean-induced gastrointestinal distress to broom closets stuffed with depressed backup dancers, today's episode is a life-lesson in how to turn off your AM radio, sit down in a quiet room with saltines and warm milk, and thank what ... Show More
50m 26s