“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream” goes the popular tongue twister, based on a song written in the 1920s by American musicians Howard Johnson, Billy Moll, and Robert A. King.
And ice cream is indeed the perfect cold treat for a hot summer’s day, isn’t it? Except when it gets too cold! Sometimes, with the very first mouthful, the sudden chill ... Show More
Today
Why don't prices fall when inflation slows?
Inflation peaked in 2022, but now it’s on a slow and steady decline, reaching 2.5% in June 2024, down from 5.5% in June 2023. Plus, some commercial practices that drove prices up are now better controlled. For example, since July 1, 2024, supermarkets have to label products affec ... Show More
4m 52s
Today
What is xylazine, the so-called zombie drug?
In July 2023, the White House recognised that the United States was facing a “grave threat” in the form of a highly addictive drug called xylazine, introducing a six-point plan in response. Dealers mix xylazine into supplies of fentanyl, itself a dangerous drug which kills thousa ... Show More
5m 16s
Jul 2019
Brain Freeze! (Encore - 7/1/19)
What in the world is Brain Freeze? Why in the world does it happen when we're enjoying a cold, tasty treat? And how in the world do we get rid of it?! Grab an ice-cold refreshing drink, and get ready to explore the who, what, when, where, why how and WOW in the world of BRAIN FRE ... Show More
17m 13s
Jul 2017
Brain Freeze!
What in the world is Brain Freeze? Why in the world does it happen when we're enjoying a cold, tasty treat? And how in the world do we get rid of it?! Grab an ice-cold refreshing drink, and get ready to explore the who, what, when, where, why how and WOW in the world of BRAIN FRE ... Show More
15m 10s
Jan 2019
Now Watch Me Drip Drip: The Science Of Slower Melting Ice Cream! (Encore - 1/14/19)
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! But what's up with all the melting on hot summer days? Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they scour the globe in search of a special new ingredient, that's said to prevent ice cream from turning into a sticky situation! It's the Who, Wha ... Show More
23m 10s
Sep 2021
#199 - Andrew Huberman
Andrew Huberman discusses growing up in South Bay CA area, skating at Embarcadero, working at Thrasher & Slap Magazine, how he got into science, going to college for Neuroscience, why we sometimes “black out” in the middle of a trick, muscle memory is not a thing, why sleep and b ... Show More
3h 32m
Mar 2025
Why We Yawn, Time Travel, and Other Big Questions? 🤔⏳🥱
In this episode, we’ll discover why yawning isn’t just about being tired—it helps cool your brain and can even be contagious! We’ll explore the nature of time and why building a time machine isn’t as simple as it sounds. We’ll also uncover why eating salty foods makes us thirsty ... Show More
25m 20s
Feb 2025
The No.1 Brain Doctor: "This Parenting Mistake Ruins Your Kids Brain!", "Alcohol or Marijuana Will Destroy Your Brain!", "A Stagnant Career Can Increase Your Chance Of Alzheimers!" - Dr Daniel Amen
Are our brains under attack? Based on a bank of over 200,000 brain scans, Dr Daniel Amen reveals the hidden threats silently destroying our minds and steps to fight back
Dr Daniel Amen is a psychiatrist and brain disorder specialist, and founder and CEO of the Amen Clinics. He ... Show More
2h 19m
<p dir="ltr">In this frosty deep dive with cocktail scholar and author Camper English, some of the topics we discuss include:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The story of Camper's initial tumble down the ice rabbit hole, originating at the ... Show More
