Venomous snakes entranced medieval Europe. And although bites were rare, this didn’t stop 14th century doctors from using everything but the kitchen sink to make snake bite treatments. We’re talking weasels, birds — even the pee of a young man. So was it all for snakes and giggles? Or is there something we’re missing in our treatments today? We speak to medi ... Show More
Jun 12
The Carnivore Diet: Can We Live On Meat Alone?
A lot of influencers are going on all-meat diets, saying that all this meat is clearing up inflammation, healing their guts, and sharpening their focus. But others say, hold up — this diet is sure to lead to heart disease, cancer, and even scurvy. So we’re asking: Is it possible ... Show More
38m 25s
May 2019
Should I Be Terrified Of Snakes… And What Are They Going Through These Days, Anyway? with Dr. Sara Ruane
Dr. Sara Ruane is a herpetologist and assistant professor at Rutgers University - Newark who joins Jonathan to breakdown all things snakes! She covers their environmental benefits, the differences between constrictors and venomous snakes, and more.
Dr. Ruane is on Twitter @sara_a ... Show More
1 h
Dec 2022
The Nurse Keeping Explorers Alive
For 17 years, nurse Karen Barry’s office at National Geographic headquarters has served as an important stop for journalists, photographers, and explorers in need of vaccines and medical advice before they set out on expeditions all over the globe. We’ll head down to the medical ... Show More
26m 23s
Jan 2022
#113: The Wrong Side of History (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 113th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we talk about Omicron, Covid, and how public policy has failed to change in light of this highly ... Show More
1h 26m
Jan 2021
Bitten By A Venomous Snake (Dr. Evan Antin)
Our friend Dr. Evan Antin who is a world renowned wildlife expert, TV show host, and veterinarian comes by to chat about animals, his experience saving endangered species, and encounters with venomous snakes. Dr. Evan Antin had his own TV show on Animal Planet called "Evan Goes W ... Show More
28m 5s
May 2024
This Neurobiologist Wants You To Ask One Question To Reframe Anxiety, Depression, And Trauma | Dr. Bruce Perry (Co-Interviewed by Dan's Wife, Bianca!)
New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The radical shift in perspective that can come when we change our question from “what’s wrong with you” to “what happened to you?” Dr. Bruce D. Perry, M.D., ... Show More
1h 16m
Feb 2023
#163: Making Medicine Modern (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 163rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss individual vs. public health, and whether the failures of the last three years are du ... Show More
1h 41m