Oh boy. This episode may seeeeem crappy but it is certainly not a waste of your time. We’re not kidding, while the episode is of course wonderful, mostly thanks to our wonderful guests, it is also certainly about poopy wastewater and what we can all learn from it. About those terrific guests: we mostly speak with Dr. Amy E. Kirby, Ph.D., MPH of the frickin’ ... Show More
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
Aug 2020
Episode 24: The Sad Tale Of @Sciencing_Bi, America's Realest Bisexual Indigenous Anthropologist
In one of the weirdest online controversies yet covered by Blocked and Reported, Katie walks Jesse through the wild, twisting tale of @Sciencing_Bi, a young anthropologist who just wanted to do good work, but who was tragically hindered from achieving this goal by the vicious ant ... Show More
46m 40s
Sep 2022
651: Negative Reviews, Narcissist Conspiracy, & Cats Rule
<p>We discuss the negative review we got from a male listener, and share why he wasn't entirely wrong, but we're still mad. Sarah is literally falling apart after her slip-n-slide disaster, and she might have to avoid the powder this winter. We learn why narcissists are prone to ... Show More
59m 40s
Feb 2024
#684 Devastation & Hope - Kendra Petty
<p>Kendra Petty is an author who opens up about her life story, which is full of both devastation and hope. She talks about being raised in a cult, the tragic death of her brother, the abuse she suffered as a child, and how she’s gotten through it all. Be sure to check out her bo ... Show More
1h 37m
Nov 2023
#668 Leslie Winick - The Interesting, Invisible Woman
<p>Leslie Winick is an MIHH listener who joins Paul to talk about what it feels like, as an older woman, when you start to become invisible to others. She also shares her struggles with depression and postpartum depression and talks about the path that led her to a career she’s p ... Show More
1h 29m
Feb 2024
De Sciences Po aux plateaux de stand-up - Swann Périssé, humoriste
<p>Comment peut-on se politiser en riant? Aujourd’hui j’ai le plaisir de recevoir Swann Périssé.</p><p>Youtubeuse, stand-uppeuse mais pas que .. dans son travail Swann parle de féminisme, d’écologie, d’actualité… le tout avec beaucoup d’humour. J’étais particulièrement curieuse d ... Show More
1h 25m