Is a hotdog a sandwich? Well, that depends on your definition of a sandwich (and a hotdog), and according to the most recent research in cognitive science, the odds that your concept of a sandwich is the same as another person's concept are shockingly low. In this episode we explore how understanding why that question became a world-spanning argument in the ... Show More
Aug 31
347 - Under Alien Skies - Phil Plait
Astronomer Phil Plait joins us to discuss his new book, Under Alien Skies, in which he describes what it would be like (through human eyes and real physical experiences) to actually travel to Saturn, Mars, asteroids, and distant stars. Also, we discuss the recent surge in UFO sig ... Show More
1h 10m
Aug 17
346 - No Nocebo Effect - Helen Pilcher
The suffering is real, but the source may not be what you assume. That's the essence of the nocebo effect, the placebo effect's evil twin. As neuroscientist Dr. Helen Pilcher explains, illness is not simply a matter of biology. Our thoughts, conscious or otherwise, can make lead ... Show More
59m 30s
Jul 2022
Is A Hot Dog A Sandwich? ft. The Philosopher, Dr. Calvin Normore (Part 2)
What differences make a difference? Why hot dogs? Who am I? Today, we're joined by philosopher Calvin Normore in part 2 of our series that attempts to answer the question on all of our minds: is a hot dog a sandwich?Get your tickets now for Good Mythical Evening 2022, exclusively ... Show More
59m 1s
Aug 2024
178: Are Food Fights the Catalyst? Ft. Nicole Enayati
Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Nicole Enayati from Mythical Kitchen and A Hot Dog Is A Sandwich (which is it really?)! There is so much more to food fights than literally throwing food.. food seems to be an agitator for so many bigger issues. As we say, it ... Show More
2h 4m