Million-dollar watches, World War II's role in watchmaking, and how much caffeine a watchmaker drinks. Twenty-something horologist Cameron Weiss also dishes about mechanical vs. quartz, little tiny springs, patience, S-Town and the history of timekeeping. Also we address rap lyrics and some existential boolsheet.
May 6
Meleagrology (TURKEYS) with Cyler Conrad
Wattles. Snoods. Struts. Vibes. It’s not November, which is exactly why we’re putting this episode out. All day every day, turkeys are out there like beanbags with stick legs. Let’s take a moment, or 90 minutes, with Archaeologist, Meleagrologist, and turkey researcher, Dr. Cyler ... Show More
1h 25m
Apr 29
Antarcticology (ANTARCTIC RESEARCH) with Ariel Waldman
Mile-thick ice. Dry, rocky valleys. Tiny creatures. Red parkas. Seal mummies. We’re going to Antarctica with National Geographic Explorer, microscopic photographer, and Antarcticologist Ariel Waldman. She hosts the gorgeous PBS series “Life Unearthed” and answers a blizzard of qu ... Show More
1h 13m
Apr 22
Dolorology (PAIN) Encore with Rachel Zoffness
In an encore of one of our top episodes ever, Dr. Zoffness is back to chat about her brand new book, Tell Me Where It Hurts. PAIN. What is it? Where does it come from? And how can we hurt less? Which hurts more, a kidney stone or heartache? Why does chronic pain persist? Can we t ... Show More
1h 42m
Sep 2023
Fratello On Air: Tick, Tick, Tick With Quartz Watches
<p>Fratello On Air is back with an electrifying episode. Balazs is on the mend and we've decided to have a go at quartz watches. Yes, we realize that some of our listeners may not feel any love for these battery-powered beasts. But we've come up with a quartet of intere ... Show More
1h 16m
May 2024
The Worn & Wound Podcast Ep 348: May Q&A
<p>This week on the podcast, Zach and Kat sit down to answer your questions in our monthly Q&A. We got a ton of great questions, as we always do, from our Instagram followers and our Worn & Wound+ Slack community. Among the topics discussed: our favorite summer watches, the conce ... Show More
51m 8s
Dec 2023
126/2. Vers une écologie de l’attention - MAXIME BLONDEAU
<p><strong>Maxime Blondeau </strong>est enseignant, écrivain, conférencier sur le thème de la cosmographie, c'est-à-dire la manière de se représenter le monde.</p><p>Il s'est notamment fait connaitre récemment en partageant chaque jour sur Linkedin des informations sur nos territ ... Show More
43m 35s
Sep 2021
Special Episode: Interview with Stuart Ritchie on Hunter Gatherers in the 21st Century, covid skeptics, and bad science
This week we have an engaging interview with the scientist, author, and public science communicator Stuart Ritchie. Stuart wrote the excellent 'Science Fictions: Exposing Fraud, Bias, Negligence and Hype in Science' and is a prolific advocate fr better science and more nuanced pu ... Show More
1h 53m
<p>Director Luke Korem is back on the pod! Matt & Oren chat with him and editor Patrick Berry about their new Paramount+ documentary, Milli Vanilli! </p><br><p>Matt's Endorsement: Cuisinart Digital Gooseneck Kettle</p><p>Oren's Endorsement: Polycam's Room Mode</p><p>Luke's En ... Show More
