Jul 8

Why Is North Sentinel Island Totally Off-Limits?

This small island in the Bay of Bengal is home to one of the last uncontacted peoples on the planet -- and they seem to want to keep it that way. Learn how North Sentinel Island has remained independent in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuf ... Show More

9m 41s

Jul 7

How Have Obituaries Changed?

Public death notices about common people are a fairly recent development, and they've changed a lot since their inception. Learn how obituaries went from dry statements to tributes to truth in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/cul ... Show More

8m 20s

Jul 6

BrainStuff Classics: What Is the Mandela Effect?

When many people share a false memory, that's the Mandela Effect in action -- but how does it happen? Learn how our individual brains misremember stuff and how false memories can spread in this classic episode of BrainStuff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6m 35s

Oct 2018

From the Vault: Carnivorous Plants

Are humans truly safe from the hunger of meat-eating plants? Can we trust the trees that loom over us? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss myths and fictions of killer trees, the science of carnivorous plants and the curious absence of mean-eating p ... Show More

1h 10m

Jun 2020

Should You Go Mostly Meatless?

Want to eat less meat, but aren't quite ready to dive into full-blown vegetarianism? The Flexitarian life might just be what you've been looking for. Nutritionist Maya Feller joins Mara to talk about why lowering your meat consumption is important, and how to do it right. Learn m ... Show More

22m 56s

Sep 2019

Is a vegan diet better for your health?

The number of vegans is on the rise in many parts of the world, with many people swearing by the health benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. But is a vegan diet really better for your health? Is there any evidence to show that vegans are likely to live longer? And what about the ... Show More

33m 55s

Jan 2023

195: The Science of Vegan Pets

Can cats & dogs be vegan? That's the question we're tackling in this week's episode, so strap in and get ready to find out whether you should give your pet a more planet conscious diet, or just trade them in for a rabbit... Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can W ... Show More

1h 9m

Dec 2019

Lab 019: What's Beef?

Plant-based meat substitutes have come a long way since frozen veggie patties with big chunks of carrots and sharpie grill marks. Now, companies like Impossible Foods are making plant-based burgers that look, smell, taste and bleed like real meat. In this Lab, Titi and Zakiya lea ... Show More

28m 10s

Apr 2021

Qu’est-ce que le végétarisme ?

Qu’est-ce que le végétarisme ? Merci d'avoir posé la question ! De plus en plus de cantines scolaires affichent à leur menu des repas végétariens, voire un semainier exclusivement végétarien, comme l’a annoncé la mairie de Lyon en février 2021, une décision qui a fait beaucoup de ... Show More

4m 35s

Jul 2021

Plant vs animal protein for the muscle gainz

Going ‘all in’ on plant foods is a trend that is showing no signs of slowing down. But for those who are all about the muscle gainz for their sport and health, should you be concerned that your hard-won muscle growth is being compromised because you’ve embraced a mostly plant-bas ... Show More

12m 39s

Jun 2023

100NO 532: Plant based protein fake meat Greenwashing

We may as well just call it as we see it. We are NOT fans of the plant-based protein fake meat movement. Sorry not sorry. Happy for anyone to be vegan or vegetarian. Yet for us, there's a line between choosing those diets and lifestyles versus creating alternate meat alternatives ... Show More

20m 2s

Jul 2017

V is for Veganism

Nearly half of vegetarians are men, but veganism is an overwhelmingly women-dominated lifestyle. E&B unpack the pros and cons of a plant-based life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

53m 24s

Apr 2022

So You Wanna Eat Plant-Based? Here’s What You Need to Know…

Wondering if you need to eat plant-based in order to be healthy? (Hint: the answer is no). In today’s episode we dive into the rise of plant-based eating in the US and why so many people are flocking to this style of eating. If you are a plant-based eater (or plan to become one) ... Show More

38m 7s

Why Does Eating Meat Consume More Resour...