91. Do You Savor or Gobble?

What’s the difference between dispositional optimism and agentic hope? Are there benefits to taking a long shot, even if it turns out to be an air ball? And how is Angela like an N.F.L. quarterback? This episode originally aired on February 13th, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad ... Show More

Can you quantify emotional intelligence? Who should you hire — someone smart, or someone good with people? And how did Angie do on an online emotional intelligence test? This episode originally aired on February 6th, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz ... Show More

Why are humans so fascinated by coincidences? What do Carl Jung and an album by The Police have in common? And what did Stephen win in a bar mitzvah limbo contest? This episode originally aired on January 30th, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com f ... Show More

In this episode, we ask: Why do some foods taste better to adults than kids? And what happens to food once you’re done tasting it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Is pop culture harmless fun or a total waste of brain cells? In this episode, we dive into the psychology of why some people love the “brain rot” of celebrity gossip, reality TV, and trending drama, while others crave intellectual stimulation and deeper conversations. From guilty ... Show More

<p>Why do some people prefer extravagant weddings, while others prefer more intimate ones? Why do we like expensive things? What is FOMO? And speaking of intimacy, are we over-sharing our intimate moments on social media? In this weeks episode, Lana reflects on a variety of subje ... Show More

We love popcorn and suspect that most people do too. But do you know why it even pops? Or if it's healthy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Why do you like the taste of things that your friend doesn't? Why do kids not like coffee but adults do? What does any of this have to do with smelling people’s armpits, whether women really synchronize their menstruation, whether your culture eats a lot of spicy foods, and how a ... Show More

<p>From mukbangs to what I eat in a day vlogs, why are we so fascinated with what other people eat? This week, we dive into the origins of mukbang, its transformation when it hit mainstream America, and what the implications are of sensationalizing food and eating online. (Bonus ... Show More

<p>What’s wrong with a good old fashion treasure hunt? Is it better to win or be a good sport? Orny found the McEnroe clip! And is your ass a weapon? What’s wrong with the way some women kill their husbands?</p> 

Our paleolithic ancestors ate people sometimes. But did they partake because they were really that hungry, or for some other, cultural reason? Learn what researchers think in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee o ... Show More

What's your opinion on charcuterie boards? This week, the moms talk about their favorite and least favorite things to munch on, plus, a snack-related fan question.This episode is sponsored by:HoneyAcorn TV (Promo code: mom)Pipette (Promo code: mom)Be sure to follow Because Mom Sa ... Show More

Who doesn’t love going on vacation?! But, are you sleeping in or not wasting a moment of it?