A mix of facts about humans, humanity and the strange and wonderful world in which we live.
Today
The Nobel Prize Molecule That Nearly Doubles Lifespan : 1407
In the late 1990s, a strange carbon molecule quietly delivered the single longest lifespan extension ever recorded in mammals. The rats lived about 90% longer, and almost no one was paying attention. This episode breaks down what that molecule is, why it works, and how it may upg ... Show More
1h 4m
Yesterday
Meet the Governor Who Wants Humans to Become Cyborgs : 1406
Aging is not something Zoltan Istvan plans to accept quietly. He wants to treat death like a technical bug, rewrite the rules of biology, and turn California into the global test bed for radical human upgrades. From cyborg implants to AI driven longevity science, this episode exp ... Show More
1h 7m
Jan 27
Your Butt is a Longevity Organ (Here’s how to train it!) | Gabrielle Lyon : 1405
Your butt is not about aesthetics. It is a longevity organ that directly impacts metabolism, brain optimization, resilience, and how long you stay strong as you age. In this episode, you’ll learn why strength training and protein intake matter more than body fat percentage, how m ... Show More
1h 2m
Oct 2017
Episode 0 - TPWKY Season 1 Trailer
<p>Welcome to This Podcast Will Kill You, your new favorite way to learn about disease biology, history, and stuff to gross out your dinner party guests. Join us October 31st for Episode 1 of Season 1- "The Plagues You Know"!</p><p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/list ... Show More
1m 24s
Jun 2024
KIR With Jillian Michaels Hot Takes: 5 simple things to banish brain fog!
Confusion, lack of clarity, difficulty focusing... we've all been there - young and old! Surprisingly the causes of this aren't what you think and can be quite diverse. For this reason, tackling a few simple lifestyle changes can have a dramatic impact upon your memory, focus, en ... Show More
11m 41s