Scientist and Twitch streamer Knimbley joins the show today to talk about how astronomy and Elden Ring intertwine! Plus, Jess returns to talk about lotion spiders, and Rachel explains how ADHD used to offer a real survival benefit in the olden days.
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Aug 13
Medical Butt Chugging, Ancient Ice Cream Pyramids, "The Thing" but Midwestern
Mary Roach RETURNS to Weirdest Thing to share her new book, Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy! From this phenomenal new read, she discusses a section on breathing through your butt, a thing not only turtles can do, but also apparently humans. Plus, Rachel talks about t ... Show More
56m 1s
Jul 30
Bette Midler and the Salamander, How Marathon Swimmers Pee, D+D is Good for Your Brain
The wonderful Ryan Mandelbaum is BACK to discuss their latest animalian interest: salamanders in New York City! Laura also explains how peeing while swimming a marathon is shockingly complicated, and Rachel gets into why Dungeons and Dragons is therapeutic for your noggin. Go che ... Show More
1h 5m
Jul 16
The Bone Collector, Threads of God, Cloacal Chamber
Scientific illustrator and Twitch streamer Liz Clayton Fuller (ipaintbirbs) joins the show once more to talk all things cloaca -- and why some birds lack them. Plus, Jess hops behind the mic to talk about the world's rarest pasta, and Rachel dives into carnivorous caterpillars th ... Show More
49m 46s
Aug 22
Could Peanut Allergies Be Cured?
Peanut allergies have surged dramatically in recent decades, and scientists are still working to understand why. In this episode, journalist Maryn Mckenna, who recently authored an article on the subject, and host Rachel Feltman explore the latest research on causes, treatments a ... Show More
20m 29s
Jul 20
Talk Tracks Ep. 14: Testing Telepathy: Trevor’s Story and a New Scientific Tool
In this episode of the Talk Tracks, we revisit a mother and son from season one, Laura and Trevor, who have made an incredible discovery after listening to The Telepathy Tapes. Trevor, a 27 year old nonspeaker with autism from Reno, can read minds. Katherine Ellis, Telepathy Tape ... Show More
30m 38s
Jan 2025
Best of 2024- Reclaim Yourself w/ Emma Seppala
Happy New Year! As we prepare for the new season of the Psychology Podcast, here's one of our favorites to get you through the holidays. This week Scott is joined by happiness researcher and best selling author, Dr. Emma Seppala. Scott and Dr,. Seppala discuss the concept of “so ... Show More
46m 44s
Dec 2023
771: Vegemite, Japanese Baby Names, & Mother God
Susie's annoyed about all the vacations Sarah takes, and Sarah is sorry not sorry. (Susie is just jealous.) We don't really understand Susie's new/old obsession with Australia, but now we're having to try vegemite for funsies, and it is truly a wild experience. We learn why Susie ... Show More
1h 24m
Aug 2024
Bonus: Fun Fact or Fake Factoid?! A Chemistry and Trivia Showdown
In this bonus game edition of 'Chemistry For Your Life', host Melissa, co-host Jam, and guest Claire embark on an entertaining journey of debunking or verifying popular 'fun facts' submitted by their listeners. The game, titled 'Fun Fact or Fake Factoid', involves dissecting quir ... Show More
28m 6s
May 25
Talk Tracks Ep 10: Healing Through Telepathy
In this powerful and intimate episode of the Talk Tracks, Ky Dickens shares the remarkable story of Parisa and her son Cyrus—a nonspeaking autistic boy with profound telepathic and energetic healing abilities. When Courtney, a fellow visitor at a healing center, unexpectedly conn ... Show More
29m 38s
Oct 2024
Alex Cooper…Welcome to Sorry We’re Cyrus
Stoners (we’re still calling y’all that if you’re down) ...CAN YOU BELIEVE our first guest of Season 5? This woman literally needs no introduction. Podcast DADDY, Alex Cooper tells us all about her wedding, relationship, and the evolution and sustained engagement of Call Her Dadd ... Show More
1h 3m