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S3 Ep 334FULL EPISODE: Mars: Wet And Steamy - November 3, 2025
Astrobiologist Dr. Sarah Rugheimer covers the following space-related news stories: Halloween fireballs could signal increased risk of cosmic impact or airburst in 2032 and 2036; and Astronomers discover hidden 'moon' shadowing Earth. (Check out Sarah's Audible Original Searching for Extraterrestrial Life here.) Planetary chemistry researcher Dr. Amy Hofmann explains what recently discovered oxygen isotopes on Mars tell us about the planet's early climate. Economics professor Dr. Eric Kam hammers home that you shouldn't spend more than you have. Clinical psychology researcher Simone Goldberg reveals the interpersonal benefits of sexual mindfulness. Biomedical engineering professor Charlie Ren describes how tiny living robots made from lung cells could one day deliver medicine inside your body. Psychology researchers Dr. Rachel Leshin and Reut Shachnai share how a sense of support helps fuel children's ambitions to become political leaders. Dawn Dines from Stamp Out Spiking goes over how two-thirds of spiking victims do not speak out about their experience. Foreign correspondent Tony Five from London, England and David talk about their Halloween weekends. David describes line-dancing, and Tony brings up a national tragedy his friend directly experienced. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:15) Dr. Sarah Rugheimer (10:00) Dr. Amy Hofmann (20:00) Dr. Eric Kam (30:00) Simone Goldberg (39:50) Charlie Ren (49:50) Dr. Rachel Leshin & Reut Shachnai (59:50) Dawn Dines (1:09:50) Tony Five (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 333Dan Riskin: You're In For A Jelly Sting - November 1, 2025
Science communicator Dan Riskin joins David for The Science Appliance. The two discuss Dan's belly button lint problem and David declares 'winningest' a word. Dan regales us with details of his trip to the Galápagos, and describes a harrowing tale of being stung by a jellyfish. Even with all of that, the two still make time to cover the following science stories: How to keep your eyes dry when cutting onions; and Breaking news: it's safe to breathe through your butt! Sign up for Dan's weekly science newsletter The Bat Signal by clicking here. Alternate podcast title: Urine For A Jelly Sting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 332Mark Miller: Horror Helps With Uncertainty - October 31, 2025
Cognitive scientist Mark Miller explains a theory on why horror films help us manage uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 331Dr. Lee Kuhnle: Strange Assassination Attempts Of Castro - October 31, 2025
For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Dr. Lee Kuhnle brings up the many strange and bizarre CIA assassination attempts of Fidel Castro. Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 330Eyal Frank & Tony Five: The Benefits Of Bats - October 31, 2025
Environmental economist Eyal Frank reveals to David and Tony Five the many benefits of bats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 329Tony Five: A Royal Title Stripped - October 31, 2025
Foreign correspondent from the UK Tony Five covers some actual, current, and relevant news by discussing Prince Andrew being stripped of his royal title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 328Igor Grossmann: Making Wise Choices - October 31, 2025
Psychology professor Igor Grossmann shares the key to making wise choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 327FULL EPISODE: Is Wisdom Thinking About Thinking? - October 31, 2025
Foreign correspondent from the UK Tony Five covers some actual, current, and relevant news by discussing Prince Andrew being stripped of his royal title. Cognitive scientist Mark Miller explains a theory on why horror films help us manage uncertainty. Psychology professor Igor Grossmann shares the key to making wise choices. Leisure researcher Emily Messina examines how Dungeons & Dragons is more than just a game. Environmental economist Eyal Frank reveals to David and Tony the many benefits of bats. For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Dr. Lee Kuhnle brings up the many strange and bizarre CIA assassination attempts of Fidel Castro. (Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here.) For Halloween, social psychologist Frank McAndrew tells David why people pay good money to have the living daylight scared out of them. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:18) Tony Five (10:00) Mark Miller (20:00) Igor Grossmann (30:00) Emily Messina (39:50) Eyal Frank & Tony Five (49:50) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1 (59:50) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 2 (1:09:50) Frank McAndrew (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 325Kelly Podlubny: World Laughing Champion - October 30, 2025
David interviews Kelly Podlubny from Vancouver, Canada – 2025's World Laughing Champion –about his title and how laughter can be the best medicine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 324Dr. Cliff Redford: Fur Baby Worries - October 30, 2025
On Vet Talk (or is it Pet Talk?), Dr. Cliff Redford reports on: Why the rise of 'fur baby' culture is fueling overtreatment and major animal welfare issues; Study links cockroach infestations to higher household allergens and endotoxins; and Paralysis ticks prefer heads and necks of pets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 323Carmi Levy: No Airbnb Party On Halloween - October 30, 2025
On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy covers the following stories: Airbnb Rolls out anti-party system for Halloween; Nike says its first 'powered footwear' is like an e-bike for your feet; Son asked Tesla's Grok AI chatbot about soccer, his mother says it told him to send nude pics; and US TikTok deal was supposed to close today (it didn't). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 322Laurel van der Toorn: Should You Tell A Friend You Hate Their Boo? - October 30, 2025
Therapist Laurel van der Toorn goes over when to tell a friend you don't like their significant other, and when you shouldn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 321FULL EPISODE: Ask AI About Soccer, It'll Request Nudes - October 30, 2025
On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy covers the following stories: Airbnb Rolls out anti-party system for Halloween; Nike says its first 'powered footwear' is like an e-bike for your feet; Son asked Tesla's Grok AI chatbot about soccer, his mother says it told him to send nude pics; and US TikTok deal was supposed to close today (it didn't). Therapist Laurel van der Toorn goes over when to tell a friend you don't like their significant other, and when you shouldn't. David interviews Kelly Podlubny from Vancouver, Canada – 2025's World Laughing Champion –about his title and how laughter can be the best medicine. On Vet Talk (or is it Pet Talk?), Dr. Cliff Redford reports on: Why the rise of 'fur baby' culture is fueling overtreatment and major animal welfare issues; Study links cockroach infestations to higher household allergens and endotoxins; and Paralysis ticks prefer heads and necks of pets. Social psychology researcher Christophe Gagné reveals how the science is complicated on the matter of whether pets make us happier. Mycology professor Dr. Monika Fischer explains how fire-loving fungi help forests heal. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:11) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (20:00) Laurel van der Toorn (30:00) Kelly Podlubny (39:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (49:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (59:50) Christophe Gagné (1:09:50) Dr. Monika Fischer (1:18:57) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 320Gary Direnfeld: Parents' Expectations Of Children - October 29, 2025
For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld tackles the topic of parents' expectations of children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 319Dr. Stephen Monteiro: Your Smartphones Manipulates You - October 29, 2025
Professor of communication studies Dr. Stephen Monteiro reveals how smartphones manipulate our emotions and trigger our reflexes. Find out more from Stephen's book Needy Media here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 318Dr. Claudia Haase & Tony Five: Synchronized Heartbeats - October 29, 2025
Psychology professor Dr. Claudia Haase explains human synchronization to Tony Five and David and describes how spouses from less privileged backgrounds tend to share more synchronized heartbeats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 317Tony Five: You Can't Marry Your AI - October 29, 2025
Foreign correspondent Tony Five ransacks the show with offbeat news: The furloughed IRS lawyer living out his dream of being a hot dog vendor; and Ohio bill would ban AI from marrying humans and owning property. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 316Jesse Rogerson: Explained Photographs Before Satellites - October 29, 2025
For science news astrophysicist and professor Jesse Rogerson joins the show for stories: People who love horror movies tend to exhibit certain personality traits; Romantic partner status determines changes in fertility desires; Short exercise intervention helps teens with ADHD manage stress; and Study links mysterious lights in the sky to historic nuclear tests. Check out Jesse's book Daydreaming in the Solar System here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 315FULL EPISODE: Your Movie, Your Personality - October 29, 2025
For science news astrophysicist and professor Jesse Rogerson joins the show for stories: People who love horror movies tend to exhibit certain personality traits; Romantic partner status determines changes in fertility desires; Short exercise intervention helps teens with ADHD manage stress; and Study links mysterious lights in the sky to historic nuclear tests. (Check out Jesse's book Daydreaming in the Solar System here.) Foreign correspondent Tony Five ransacks the show with offbeat news: The furloughed IRS lawyer living out his dream of being a hot dog vendor; and Ohio bill would ban AI from marrying humans and owning property. Psychology professor Dr. Claudia Haase explains human synchronization to Tony and David and describes how spouses from less privileged backgrounds tend to share more synchronized heartbeats. For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld tackles the topic of parents' expectations of children. Professor of communication studies Dr. Stephen Monteiro reveals how smartphones manipulate our emotions and trigger our reflexes. (Find out more from Stephen's book Needy Media here.) Psychology PhD student Botond László Kiss answers the question of why people enjoy horror movies. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:31) Jesse Rogerson pt. 1 (10:00) Jesse Rogerson pt. 2 (20:00) Tony Five (30:00) Dr. Claudia Haase & Tony Five (39:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (49:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (59:50) Dr. Stephen Monteiro (1:09:50) Botond László Kiss (1:19:16) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 314Neil Humphrey: School Isolation Rooms Damage - October 28, 2025
Psychology of education professor Neil Humphrey informs David why school isolation rooms are damaging pupil well-being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 313Dr. Ana Catalano Weeks: Successful Women, Mental Load - October 28, 2025
Dr. Ana Catalano Weeks reveals that successful career women still shoulder the majority of the 'mental load' at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 312Alice Vernon: Hunt For Hauntings - October 28, 2025
Creative writing lecturer Alice Vernon explains why we keep hunting ghosts, and what it says about us. Check out Alice's book Ghosted here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 311Lara Weed: Save Lives With Permanent Standard Time - October 28, 2025
Bioengineering PhD Candidate Lara Weed says that a shift to 'permanent standard time' could prevent strokes and obesity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 310Tony Five: Pay To Play Toilet Paper - October 28, 2025
Tony Five – correspondant étranger – brings top stories: New public toilets make you watch ads to get toilet paper; and Police officer charged after going for pizza instead of responding to a shooting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 309Dr. Sari van Anders & Carolina de Barros: Are Friendship And Romance Similar? - October 28, 2025
Psychology and sexuality researchers Dr. Sari van Anders and Carolina de Barros describe how romantic and platonic relationships might be more similar than you'd think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 308FULL EPISODE: Why We Hunt Ghosts - October 28, 2025
Tony Five – correspondant étranger – brings top stories: New public toilets make you watch ads to get toilet paper; and Police officer charged after going for pizza instead of responding to a shooting. Creative writing lecturer Alice Vernon explains why we keep hunting ghosts, and what it says about us. (Check out Alice's book Ghosted here.) Dr. Ana Catalano Weeks reveals that successful career women still shoulder the majority of the 'mental load' at home. Psychology of education professor Neil Humphrey informs David why school isolation rooms are damaging pupil well-being. Bioengineering PhD Candidate Lara Weed says that a shift to 'permanent standard time' could prevent strokes and obesity. Psychology and sexuality researchers Dr. Sari van Anders and Carolina de Barros describe how romantic and platonic relationships might be more similar than you'd think. Senior lecturer in education Joanne Taberner discusses her study looking at why a third of new teachers quit within five years. Professor of human resource management Dr. Rebecca Greenbaum chats about the hidden impact of social media in the workplace. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:22) Tony Five (10:00) Alice Vernon (20:00) Dr. Ana Catalano Weeks (30:00) Neil Humphrey (39:50) Lara Weed (49:50) Dr. Sari van Anders & Carolina de Barros (59:50) Joanne Taberner (1:09:50) Dr. Rebecca Greenbaum (1:18:55) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 307Dr. Simon Howard: White Folks Dance Worse Under Stereotype Threat - October 27, 2025
Psychology professor Dr. Simon Howard reveals that white people dance worse under stereotype threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 306Tony Five: The Time To Call Time On A Friendship - October 27, 2025
Foreign correspondent Tony Five ponders when exactly it is time to call time on a friendship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 305Laura O'Brien & Tony Five: The Louvre's Stolen Royal Jewels - October 27, 2025
Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David are joined by modern European history professor Dr. Laura O'Brien to share the turbulent history of the royal jewels stolen during the Louvre heist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 304Noah Cappe: Ariel School UFO Incident - October 27, 2025
For Noah vs. The Unknown, tv host Noah Cappe tells the strange tale of the Ariel School UFO incident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 303Dr. Sarah Rugheimer: In Defense Of Planetary Defense For 3I/ATLAS - October 27, 2025
Astrobiologist Dr. Sarah Rugheimer explains why comet 3I/ATLAS was catalogued for interstellar defense – and no, it's not aliens. Check out Sarah's Audible Original Searching for Extraterrestrial Life here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 302Frank McAndrew: Why We Pay To Be Scared - October 27, 2025
In advance of Halloween, social psychologist Frank McAndrew tells David why people pay good money to have the living daylight scared out of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 301FULL EPISODE: White People, Rhythm Problems - October 27, 2025
The show opens with astrobiologist Dr. Sarah Rugheimer explaining why comet 3I/ATLAS was catalogued for interstellar defense – and no, it's not aliens. (Check out Sarah's Audible Original Searching for Extraterrestrial Life here.) In advance of Halloween, social psychologist Frank McAndrew tells David why people pay good money to have the living daylight scared out of them. Psychology professor Dr. Simon Howard reveals that white people dance worse under stereotype threat. For Noah vs. The Unknown, tv host Noah Cappe tells the strange tale of the Ariel School UFO incident. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David are joined by modern European history professor Dr. Laura O'Brien to share the turbulent history of the royal jewels stolen during the Louvre heist. Tony ponders when exactly it is time to call time on a friendship. Strategy and organizational theory professor Leda Stawnychko discusses why we fear conflict (and what to do about it). Cognitive psychology researcher Emily Ives decribes how people with dark personality traits can use touch to manipulate their partners. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:11) Dr. Sarah Rugheimer (10:00) Frank McAndrew (20:00) Dr. Simon Howard (30:00) Noah Cappe (39:50) Laura O'Brien & Tony Five (49:50) Tony Five (59:50) Prof. Leda Stawnychko (1:09:50) Emily Ives (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 300Carmi Levy & Tony Five: An Internet Outage To Ruin Your Sleep - October 24, 2025
On It's Time For Technology Time, tech expert Carmi Levy covers these stories: Amazon Web Services outage spotlights the global economy's fragile foundation (and causes Tony Five's smart bed to attack him); Steve Wozniak, Prince Harry and 800 others seek ban on AI 'superintelligence'; YouTube is rolling out a likeness detection tool to combat deepfakes; Miami police have a drone-launching car that can drive itself; and OpenAI launches its new Atlas web browser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 299Dr. Corinne Low: Winning The Bread And Baking It Too - October 24, 2025
Economist Dr. Corinne Low reveals that domestic work inequality is a factor in economic disparity and marriage trends. Check out Corinne's book Having It All here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 298Mags Lesiak: From Trauma Bond To Abuse - October 24, 2025
Criminology researcher Mags Lesiak shares her findings that certain domestic abusers forge 'trauma bonds' before abuse begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 297Tony Five: Doritos Or A Gun? - October 24, 2025
Foreign correspondent Tony Five slams into the program with the following ridiculous news stories: Student handcuffed after AI system mistook bag of Doritos for a weapon; and Wild bear stealthily enters California zoo and visits the bear exhibit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 296Dr. Monika Fischer: Fire-Loving Fungi - October 24, 2025
Mycology professor Dr. Monika Fischer explains how fire-loving fungi help forests heal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 295FULL EPISODE: When Your Bed Attacks You - October 24, 2025
Foreign correspondent Tony Five slams into the program with the following ridiculous news stories: Student handcuffed after AI system mistook bag of Doritos for a weapon; and Wild bear stealthily enters California zoo and visits the bear exhibit. On It's Time For Technology Time, tech expert Carmi Levy covers these stories: Amazon Web Services outage spotlights the global economy's fragile foundation (and causes Tony Five's smart bed to attack him); Steve Wozniak, Prince Harry and 800 others seek ban on AI 'superintelligence'; YouTube is rolling out a likeness detection tool to combat deepfakes; Miami police have a drone-launching car that can drive itself; and OpenAI launches its new Atlas web browser. Mycology professor Dr. Monika Fischer explains how fire-loving fungi help forests heal. Economist Dr. Corinne Low reveals that domestic work inequality is a factor in economic disparity and marriage trends. (Check out Corinne's book Having It All here.) Criminology researcher Mags Lesiak shares her findings that certain domestic abusers forge 'trauma bonds' before abuse begins. Sociologist Dr. Wenhao Jiang tells us that words matter when it comes to wages and prestige linked to female-associated jobs. Music cognition researcher Dr. Iballa Burunat Perez informs David why the songs from our teens leave a lasting mark on us. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:36) Tony Five (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (w/ Tony Five) (20:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (30:00) Dr. Monika Fischer (39:50) Dr. Corinne Low (49:50) Mags Lesiak (59:50) Dr. Wenhao Jiang (1:09:50) Dr. Iballa Burunat Perez (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 294Dr. Cliff Redford: Translating Dog Barks With AI - October 23, 2025
On Vet Talk (or Pet Talk), Dr. Cliff Redford covers: Researchers aim to translate dog sounds with AI; Study shows illicit fentanyl is poisoning pets; and Older dog fathers linked to more new gene mutations in puppies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 293Nathan Radke: Is This Story True? Or, Is This Story Not True At All, And Is Instead False - October 23, 2025
For Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke discusses halloween-themed urban legends. Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 292Tony Five: Sunglasses To Save British Lives - October 23, 2025
Foreign correspondent Tony Five crashes in with the following news stories: Family seeks a £180,000 tutor to turn one year-old son into an 'English gentleman'; and UK drivers urged to keep sunglasses in their cars after clocks go back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 291FULL EPISODE: Spooky Halloween Urban Legends - October 23, 2025
Foreign correspondent Tony Five crashes in with the following news stories: Family seeks a £180,000 tutor to turn one year-old son into an 'English gentleman'; and UK drivers urged to keep sunglasses in their cars after clocks go back. On Vet Talk (or Pet Talk), Dr. Cliff Redford covers: Researchers aim to translate dog sounds with AI; Study shows illicit fentanyl is poisoning pets; and Older dog fathers linked to more new gene mutations in puppies. For Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke discusses halloween-themed urban legends. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here.) Social inequality researcher Dr. Fabian Kratz explains that by removing common biases, his study debunks the U-shaped happiness curve with age. Professor Xinyu Zhang describes how performance feedback boosts teamwork when it highlights shared challenges, not rankings. Organizational psychology professor Dr. Liu-Qin Yang reveals when stress helps – or hurts – at work. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:12) Tony Five (10:00) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (20:00) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (30:00) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (39:50) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (49:50) Dr. Fabian Kratz (59:50) Prof. Xinyu Zhang (1:09:50) Dr. Liu-Qin Yang (1:19:10) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 290Bill Shea & Tony Five: What Lurks In The Sewer - October 22, 2025
Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David are joined by Bill Shea from distribution and collection at Toronto Water to chat about sewers, water treatment, and whether London, England's fatberg could happen in your city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 289Josie Cox: Trophy Husband Struggles - October 22, 2025
Author Josie Cox goes over the plight of the trophy husbands. Find out about Josie's book Women Money Power here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 288Dr. Jesse Rogerson: AI Eyes For The Blind - October 22, 2025
From our mouths to your ear holes it's The Rogerson Report: Science News with astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson who covers stories: Study links 99% of heart attacks and strokes with four risk factors; Some dogs are so ball-obsessed, it could mirror human addiction; Tiny AI-powered eye implant helps the blind see again; and Astronomers say 'no thank you' to giant mirrors in space to reflect sunlight at night. Check out Jesse's book Daydreaming in the Solar System here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 287Gary Direnfeld: Held Hostage By Anxiety - October 22, 2025
On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld reveals how to avoid being held hostage by anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 286Dr. Steve Taylor: Why Are The Rich Selfish? - October 22, 2025
Psychology researcher Dr. Steve Taylor ponders why exactly rich people tend to be more selfish. You can find Steve's book DisConnected here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 285FULL EPISODE: Fatberg Coming At You! - October 22, 2025
From our mouths to your ear holes it's The Rogerson Report: Science News with astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson who covers stories: Study links 99% of heart attacks and strokes with four risk factors; Some dogs are so ball-obsessed, it could mirror human addiction; Tiny AI-powered eye implant helps the blind see again; and Astronomers say 'no thank you' to giant mirrors in space to reflect sunlight at night. (Check out Jesse's book Daydreaming in the Solar System here.) Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David are joined by Bill Shea from distribution and collection at Toronto Water to chat about sewers, water treatment, and whether London, England's fatberg could happen in your city. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld reveals how to avoid being held hostage by anxiety. Author Josie Cox goes over the plight of the trophy husbands. (Find out about Josie's book Women Money Power here.) Psychology researcher Dr. Steve Taylor ponders why exactly rich people tend to be more selfish. (You can find Steve's book DisConnected here.) Audiovisual communication researcher Nikolaj Fišer shares how our bodies react to AI-generated music. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:35) Dr. Jesse Rogerson pt. 1 (10:00) Dr. Jesse Rogerson pt. 2 (20:00) Bill Shea & Tony Five (30:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (39:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (49:50) Josie Cox (59:50) Dr. Steve Taylor (1:09:50) Nikolaj Fišer (1:19:21) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 284Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen: The Myth Of The Psychopath - October 21, 2025
Tony and David then discuss the weirdest friends they have. Forensic epistemology professor Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen questions whether there is such a thing as a psychopath. Check out Rasmus's book Psychopathy Unmasked here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices