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The science of your life

AsapSCIENCE

320 episodesEN

Show overview

Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 320 episodes. That works out to roughly 290 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 48 min and 59 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Science show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 10 episodes already out so far this year. Published by AsapSCIENCE.

Episodes
320
Running
2018–2026 · 8y
Median length
54 min
Cadence
Fortnightly

From the publisher

Each week Greg and Mitch of AsapSCIENCE explain the science behind a controversial subject. They use studies, recent research and anecdotes to keep you entertained while *BAM* simultaneously LEARNING! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Greg breaks down his hyperfixation to Mitch for 50 minutes straight

May 13, 202650 min

The Shocking Truth about Red Light Therapy!

May 6, 202648 min

Why Do We Kiss?

Apr 29, 202645 min

Peptides: influencer scam, or legit science?

Apr 22, 202644 min

LOOKSMAXXING

LOOKSMAXXING - what is it and why is it everywhere online right now? Today we get into the harsh reality of this online sub-culture and the science behind why this concept is bad for your body, mental health and self-esteem! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 202651 min

We got caught in a lie: cheating, Survivor 50, and the psychology of liars

We got caught in a lie. So today we are going to explain the ways we have lied, why Greg can't stop exaggerating and how to spot if someone is cheating. We will also relate it to Mitch's time on Big Brother and to Survivor 50 + The Traitors. These shows use lying and manipulation in unique ways so we will explain that today as well. This episode is all about the science of lying.SOURCES:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7767987/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022096525001560?via%3Dihubhttps://psycnet.apa.org/journals/amp///https://journalofcognition.org/articles/10.5334/joc.46https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jan/24/the-traitors-series-three-final-psychology-how-to-liehttps://people.eng.unimelb.edu.au/baileyj/papers/mafia-final.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4, 20261h 0m

Constipation: are we all secretly backed up?

Constipation affects millions of people every day, and billions every year. The actual definition of constipation is complicated - and there are crazy ways to find out why you have it. It is linked to fibre, it is linked to water - but the most recent research states it could be linked to musculature? EITHER WAY today we will break down all the controversial science of constipation to get you MOVING (inside and out) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 202645 min

Nipple Stimulation: why SOME people like it?

Nipple sensitivity is a scientific mystery in many ways. There are few studies on it, but the the information that does exist is fascinating. It is more common in women, men and women can be both aroused or turned off by it and the physiology is extremely complicated. We disagree about how our nipples make us feel - so today this episode is all about ... NIPPLES!https://labs.la.utexas.edu/mestonlab/files/2014/10/2006-Levin-Meston.pdfhttps://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/a19997840/sensitive-nipples/https://books.google.ca/books?id=JHWHCgAAQBAJ&pg=PA587&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=falsehttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14681990600674674https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S030100820900046X?via%3Dihub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 202642 min

Buttholes: how the anus made us human

Buttholes may be the key to human evolution. It might sound insane, but the need for animals to evolve relied on us being a "tube" - what makes us a tube? Having a mouth and an anus. It turns out our buttholes are potentially an integral part of our ability to evolve consciousness? What is going on here?Today we will explain the science of buttholes. We will explain how they work, some fascinating facts and also relate them to your life now - and how they evolved millions of years ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 202644 min

WE'RE BACK and addressing the rumours ...

WE ARE BACK! We took two months off as things were rough. We didn't THINK we were keeping you guessing about the podcast ending, but I guess we were. This week we are ADDRESSING THE RUMOURS, while talking about heated rivalry, the emergence of science and why we love brazil.Check out our posting at asapscience.com/jobs - maybe you can help us out?And SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 4, 202650 min

Marijuana use, Rosalia's new album, our bickering = THE FINAL Q and A OF THE YEAR :)

Today is our final Q and A episode of the year. We like to gossip so it happens today. How is our "decreasing marijuana use" is going ... LOL - we go OFF on the new Rosalia album. We gossip like crazy about influencers and then decide why we have had such a hard time organizing this podcast. ALSO - we talk about our bickering, our relationship, and what is going to happen if we divorce ... ENJOY. FINAL EPISODE OF THE YEAR IS FULL OF TEA! Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 202547 min

COVID Vaccines = DECREASED CANCER!?

Fascinating new research has found that mRNA vaccines are helping people with cancer live longer! Today we are breaking down the history of mRNA vaccines, why they are SO unbelievably important and fascinating - and of course as always ending with a rant about how we hate capitalism. If you have received a COVID vaccine - you likely got an immune boost that might actually help your body detect tumour cells. We explain it all today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 3, 202540 min

How to decrease your phone use!

We're all addicted to our phones - but how can we decrease our phone use? Even the word "addiction" could be part of why you are hooked. Today we break down the top scientific backed tips to GET OFF YOUR PHONE! Listen now and thank us later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26, 202550 min

GOONING: why are people masturbating for hours at a time?

Gooning, a term for someone who masturbates for extremely long periods of time. It has been growing in popularity since 2020, and may be a symptom of our time. There is actually a lot of science about what is going on, and it can be very detrimental to your brain. Today you will learn about "gooning" "goon fuel" "feeding" and the "goon state" that many people are trying to achieve. Sit back, relax, and get ready to learn about this new internet phenomonen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 202548 min

Is it too late to solve climate change? ft. DAVID SUZUKI

David Suzuki - one of our favourite science communicators and Canadian treasure is ON THE PODCAST! We are talking about the climate crisis, capitalism, how we got to where we are today and what we can do about it.This is an incredible conversation, that we were honoured to hear and we hope you enjoy it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 12, 20251h 13m

Trump vs. Science: are we screwed? ft. Dr. Nikki Maphis

Donald Trump's administration is playing out Project 2025 in REAL TIME. It is having horrifying impacts on the science community. He has frozen funding and taken away grants for scientists across America. This is a MUST listen podcast about the state of science in America. If he continues what he is doing, science will implode, medicine will implode, and hospitals will close - causing chaos. That could be his intention, but why? Today we talk to Dr. Nikki Maphis about what is going on, her personal relationship to this story - as well as her fascinating research into Alzheimer's disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5, 202544 min

Climate Optimism: the radical shift we need to survive ft. Dr. Shelby Riskin

Dr. Shelby Riskin is a professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto. Recently she was a part of a mind blowing discovery found in the soil underneath a newly developed Toronto park. Today we are going to talk about what was found, the history of wetlands, how they relate to the Climate Crisis and most importantly - how "Climate Optimism" may be the key to surviving the "Climate Crisis". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 202555 min

The gayest conversation ever: Taylor Swift reaction, Bad Bunny superbowl, gay halloween etc.

To cleanse the timeline, and ease up on constant episodes about the attack on science - it is our bi-annual pop culture episode!!! We talk about our reaction to "Life of a Showgirl" by Taylor Swift. The Bad Bunny Superbowl halftime show (and how often Greg has cried to DtMF). Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau. Why "One Battle After Another" made us fight. The new Rosalia announcement. And the constant dragging of gay people on halloween!!!Enjoy - back to science content next week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 20251h 1m

Is AI slowly ruining science? YES - plz listen!

Science is slowly deteriorating. You might not realize it, but it is being impacted from all angles. Artificial Intelligence is a huge culprit. Paper mills, doctors being replaced by CaBot, ChatGPT stealing from science fields and flooding articles. So what is going to happen? Today we are going to explain why science is slowly being ruined by AI and what you can do to help - the first thing you need to understand is WHAT it is doing.THANK YOU FOR LISTENING AND PLEASE SHARE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8, 202550 min

How to fall asleep faster!

Sleep - one of the most important things in the world. We aren't kidding - from a health perspective - SLEEP IS KEY! So today we are going to explain to you some up to date research and tips on how to fall asleep faster. THANK US LATER! These are new ways to make your brain relaxed, which help you get more sleep and ensure that you feeling RESTED! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 1, 202533 min
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