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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
S3 Ep 283Dr. Shane Bench: Boredom Drives New Experiences - October 21, 2025
Psychology professor Dr. Shane Bench explains how boredom drives people to seek new experiences – even when they're unpleasant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 282Tony Five: Otter Attacks Surfer - October 21, 2025
Foreign correspondent Tony Five opens the show with top stories: Aggressive sea otter bites California surfer and hijacks their surfboard; and Police break up a LEGO theft ring, recovering hundreds of beheaded figurines. Tony and David then discuss the weirdest friends they have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 281FULL EPISODE: Your Weirdest Friends - October 21, 2025
Foreign correspondent Tony Five opens the show with top stories: Aggressive sea otter bites California surfer and hijacks their surfboard; and Police break up a LEGO theft ring, recovering hundreds of beheaded figurines. 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.) Psychology professor Dr. Shane Bench explains how boredom drives people to seek new experiences – even when they're unpleasant. Reporter Kelsey Vlamis describes how Gen Z is desperate for landlines – and are creating their own makeshift versions with cellphones. Future-of-work reporter Tim Paradis says don't panic: AI isn't here for your job (yet). Associate professor of marketing Fabrizio Di Muro reveals how payroll-delivered emergency savings accounts could be a solution to your financial stress. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:46) Tony Five pt. 1 (10:00) Tony Five pt. 2 (20:00) Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen pt. 1 (30:00) Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen pt. 2 (39:50) Dr. Shane Bench (49:50) Kelsey Vlamis (59:50) Tim Paradis (1:09:50) Fabrizio Di Muro (1:19:05) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 280Dan Riskin: Galápagos Adventure, Musician Brain Pain - October 18, 2025
On The Science Appliance, evolutionary biologist Dan Riskin drops in for a podcast-only bonus episode of The Last Show. Dan talks about his upcoming – or perhaps current? – trip to The Galápagos Islands. The two discuss how neuroscientists found that musicians feel pain differently from the rest of us. Taping the show in advance of its release, David and Dan suffer from temporal displacement issues and can't wrap their heads around when "now" is. Sign up for Dan's weekly science newsletter The Bat Signal by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 279Tony Five: Ridiculous Research - October 17, 2025
Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David discuss how academic researchers say a non-rat is responsible for Chicago's rat hole landmark. David and Tony's conversation turns into how they can engage with increasingly ridiculous research paper authors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 278Dr. David Markowitz: Are The Few Using AI Sociopaths? - October 17, 2025
Communication professor Dr. David Markowitz shares his findings on how most people rarely use AI, and that dark personality traits predict who uses it more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 277Sean Reilly: From Rocket Science To Comedy - October 17, 2025
Former rocket scientist and current stand-up comedian Sean Reilly talks about going from working on projectiles to punchlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 276Dr. Leah Dajches: TikTok And Body Image - October 17, 2025
Communication studies professor Dr. Leah Dajches explains how TikTok activity is linked to young women's views on body image and cosmetic surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 275Dr. Jessica D. Ayers: On Friendship Science - October 17, 2025
Psychology professor Dr. Jessica D. Ayers reveals why we help our friends when they need it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 274FULL EPISODE: Why You'd Help A Friend - October 17, 2025
Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David discuss how academic researchers say a non-rat is responsible for Chicago's rat hole landmark. David and Tony's conversation turns into how they can engage with increasingly ridiculous research paper authors. Communication studies professor Dr. Leah Dajches explains how TikTok activity is linked to young women's views on body image and cosmetic surgery. Psychology professor Dr. Jessica D. Ayers reveals why we help our friends when they need it. Communication professor Dr. David Markowitz shares his findings on how most people rarely use AI, and that dark personality traits predict who uses it more. Former rocket scientist and current stand-up comedian Sean Reilly talks about going from working on projectiles to punchlines. Philosophy professor Neil Levy reflects on why people fall for scams. Joseph Dahmen – director of the Biogenic Architecture Lab – tells David about the world's first mushroom-powered toilet. Professor of communication Dr. Amanda Denes explains how affection deprivation may tell us why 'phubbing' (phone snubbing) harms relationship satisfaction. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:32) Tony Five (10:00) Dr. Leah Dajches (20:00) Dr. Jessica D. Ayers (30:00) Dr. David Markowitz (39:50) Sean Reilly (49:50) Neil Levy (59:50) Joseph Dahmen (1:09:50) Dr. Amanda Denes (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 273Carmi Levy: AI's Sociopathy On Social Media - October 16, 2025
On It's Time For Technology Time, tech journalist Carmi Levy covers: Leading financial institutions are worried about a looming AI bubble (note David's rant on time travel); Windows 10 security updates will end on Tuesday; Paper finds that when you reward AI for success on social media, it becomes sociopathic; and OpenAI's ChatGPT will soon allow erotic content for adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 272Caitlin Green: Kim's Pubic Wigs - October 16, 2025
Media personality Caitlin Green discusses stories: Kim Kardashian drops 'pubic hair panties'; Taylor Swift is a GoFundMe guardian angel; and What are the best food combinations? Listen to Caitlin on The Jann Arden Podcast here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 271Noah Cappe: Is 3I/ATLAS Aliens? - October 16, 2025
On Noah vs. The Unknown, TV personality Noah Cappe and David spiritedly debate whether interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS is of alien origin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 270Tony Five & Miranda: Tony Talks Thanksgiving - October 16, 2025
Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David are joined by a special guest: David's girlfriend Miranda to chat about Thanksgiving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 269FULL EPISODE: The Looming AI Bubble - October 16, 2025
Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David are joined by a special guest: David's girlfriend Miranda to chat about Thanksgiving. On It's Time For Technology Time, tech journalist Carmi Levy covers: Leading financial institutions are worried about a looming AI bubble (note David's rant on time travel); Windows 10 security updates will end on Tuesday; Paper finds that when you reward AI for success on social media, it becomes sociopathic; and OpenAI's ChatGPT will soon allow erotic content for adults. Media personality Caitlin Green discusses stories: Kim Kardashian drops 'pubic hair panties'; Taylor Swift is a GoFundMe guardian angel; and What are the best food combinations? (Listen to Caitlin on The Jann Arden Podcast here.) On Noah vs. The Unknown, TV personality Noah Cappe and David spiritedly debate whether interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS is of alien origin. Freelance reporter Matthew Alston and David celebrate International Bosses Day. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:40) Tony Five & Miranda (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (20:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (30:00) Caitlin Green pt. 1 (39:50) Caitlin Green pt. 2 (49:50) Noah Cappe pt. 1 (59:50) Noah Cappe pt. 2 (1:09:50) Matthew Alston (1:19:23) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 268Dr. Cliff Redford: Processing Grief After Losing Pets - October 15, 2025
On Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford talks Tony through his pet loss grief journey, shares about how to adopt a pet, and explains how climate stress in adolescence can weaken bumblebees for life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 267Tony Five: AI Gone Wild - October 15, 2025
Foreign correspondent Tony Five announces that ChatGPT will soon allow adults to have erotic interactions on the platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 266Dr. Shelby Riskin: Ancient Soil Comes Alive - October 15, 2025
Ecology and evolutionary biology professor Dr. Shelby Riskin explains how creatures buried in the soil for over a century burst back to life in the Toronto waterfront. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 265Gary Direnfeld: Tough Bosses - October 15, 2025
Therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld and David discuss how to handle bad bosses on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 264Dr. Jesse Rogerson: A Strange Interstellar Visitor - October 15, 2025
In science news, astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson covers: Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is spewing water like a cosmic fire hydrant; Canada eying putting nuclear reactors on the moon; and Geologists discover the first evidence of a 4.5 billion year-old proto-Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 263FULL EPISODE: 3I/ATLAS Keeps Getting Weirder - October 15, 2025
Foreign correspondent Tony Five announces that ChatGPT will soon allow adults to have erotic interactions on the platform. Ecology and evolutionary biology professor Dr. Shelby Riskin explains how creatures buried in the soil for over a century burst back to life in the Toronto waterfront. In science news, astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson covers: Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is spewing water like a cosmic fire hydrant; Canada eying putting nuclear reactors on the moon; and Geologists discover the first evidence of a 4.5 billion year-old proto-Earth. On Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford talks Tony through his pet loss grief journey, shares about how to adopt a pet, and explains how climate stress in adolescence can weaken bumblebees for life. Therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld and David discuss how to handle bad bosses on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:11) Tony Five (10:00) Dr. Shelby Riskin (20:00) Dr. Jesse Rogerson pt. 1 (30:00) Dr. Jesse Rogerson pt. 2 (39:50) Dr. Cliff Redford & Tony Five (49:50) Dr. Cliff Redford (59:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (1:09:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (1:19:24) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 262Dr. Aaron Goodarzi: Scientists Seek Toenails - October 14, 2025
Professor of medicine Dr. Aaron Goodarzi says why he and his fellow scientists want your toenail clippings to help study (and fight) lung cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 261Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath: Your IQ's From School, Not Genetics - October 14, 2025
Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath tells David about his study on twins showing IQ is more linked to your schooling than genetics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 260Ryan Graves: UAPs / Americans For Safe Aerospace - October 14, 2025
Former fighter pilot Ryan Graves from Americans for Safe Aerospace discusses how they're helping collect UAP reports as well as destigmatize the process of doing so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 259Dr. Martinna Bertolini: The Benefits Of Tongue Cleaning - October 14, 2025
Much to David's delight, professor of dental medicine Dr. Martinna Bertolini extols the many great benefits of tongue scraping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 258Tony Five: What's The Ingredients In Potato Chips, Again? - October 14, 2025
Tony Five, our foreign correspondent in London, England pulls over his car to explain why Lay's is rebranding after finding that 42% of consumers don't know that the main ingredient in potato chips... is potatoes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 257Dr. Megan Robbins: Gossip's Good For You - October 14, 2025
Associate professor of psychology Dr. Megan Robbins reveals that gossip may confer positive benefits to your romantic relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 256FULL EPISODE: You'd Better Scrape That - October 14, 2025
Tony Five, our foreign correspondent in London, England pulls over his car to explain why Lay's is rebranding after finding that 42% of consumers don't know that the main ingredient in potato chips... is potatoes. Associate professor of psychology Dr. Megan Robbins reveals that gossip may confer positive benefits to your romantic relationship. Professor of medicine Dr. Aaron Goodarzi says why he and his fellow scientists want your toenail clippings to help study (and fight) lung cancer. Much to David's delight, professor of dental medicine Dr. Martinna Bertolini extols the many great benefits of tongue scraping. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle shares details of an intelligence technique called the double bluff, and how field manual 30-31B is an example of the KGB using it. (Catch Lee on his podcast The Uncover Up here.) Former fighter pilot Ryan Graves from Americans for Safe Aerospace discusses how they're helping collect UAP reports as well as destigmatize the process of doing so. Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath tells David about his study on twins showing IQ is more linked to your schooling than genetics. Psychology researcher Dr. Nick Ballou explains that a major video gaming belief – how playing always has a negative impact on mental health – is a myth. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:42) Tony Five (10:00) Dr. Megan Robbins (20:00) Dr. Aaron Goodarzi (30:00) Dr. Martinna Bertolini (39:50) Dr. Lee Kuhnle (49:50) Ryan Graves (59:50) Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath (1:09:50) Dr. Nick Ballou (1:19:18) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 255Brock McGillis: Openly Gay In Hockey - October 13, 2025
The first openly gay professional hockey player, Brock McGillis, joins David – and later Tony Five – for a candid look at what it's like to be gay in pro sports, and how to break barriers toward real inclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 254Tony Five: Goodbye Frank - October 13, 2025
Foreign correspondent Tony Five reveals an intimate and heartbreaking story of what happened to his dog Frank over the weekend. Please reach out to Tony via email at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 253Jen Viens: What An Intimacy Coordinator Does - October 13, 2025
Intimacy coordinator Jen Viens describes her job of assisting actors with sex scenes on screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 252Myra Cheng: Chatbot Ego Boosts Ruin Your Judgment - October 13, 2025
Natural language processing researcher Myra Cheng shares her research showing people-pleasing chatbots may boost your ego, but weaken your judgment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 251Leanne Chukoskie: Why Chucky's Scary - October 13, 2025
Perpetual cognitive neuroscientist Leanne Chukoskie explains the uncanny valley and why dolls like Chucky freak us out so much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 250Laurel van der Toorn: Dad-Daughter Bacon War - October 13, 2025
Therapist Laurel van der Toorn discusses the dad who supported his daughter's veganism, but who refused when she asked him to stop eating meat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 249FULL EPISODE: Out On The Ice - October 13, 2025
The Last Show opens with foreign correspondent Tony Five revealing an intimate and heartbreaking story of what happened to his dog Frank over the weekend. (Please reach out to Tony via email at [email protected].) Intimacy coordinator Jen Viens describes her job of assisting actors with sex scenes on screen. Perpetual cognitive neuroscientist Leanne Chukoskie explains the uncanny valley and why dolls like Chucky freak us out so much. The first openly gay professional hockey player, Brock McGillis, joins David – and later Tony Five – for a candid look at what it's like to be gay in pro sports, and how to break barriers toward real inclusion. Therapist Laurel van der Toorn discusses the dad who supported his daughter's veganism, but who refused when she asked him to stop eating meat. Natural language processing researcher Myra Cheng shares her research showing people-pleasing chatbots may boost your ego, but weaken your judgment. Management professor Howie Xu explains that flexible schedules and other negotiated arrangements affect office teams' success. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (00:55) Tony Five (10:00) Jen Viens (20:00) Leanne Chukoskie (30:00) Brock McGillis (39:50) Brock McGillis & Tony Five (49:50) Laurel van der Toorn (59:50) Myra Cheng (1:09:50) Howie Xu (1:19:06) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 248Joelle Andres: Bastian the Talking Terrier - October 10, 2025
Joelle Andres, owner of the world's cutest dog named Bastian, shares the story about rescuing her "talking" dog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 247Dr. Jessica Lougheed: Sex Ed Fails Queer Students - October 10, 2025
Psychology professor Dr. Jessica Lougheed shares her study revealing how sex education fails queer students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 246Tony Five: Cat Ads On The London Tube - October 10, 2025
Foreign correspondent Tony Five joins the show for The Umbrage Chronicles and covers the outrage with The London Underground refusing to remove video encouraging people to take cats aboard and tech billionaires doom prepping. David asks Tony what to do with his parents while they visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 245Dr. Rachel Torres: Lose The Political Decals - October 10, 2025
Political science professor Dr. Rachel Torres explains that people are more likely to honk at bad drivers with political bumper stickers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 244FULL EPISODE: Bumper Sticker Rage - October 10, 2025
Foreign correspondent Tony Five joins the show for The Umbrage Chronicles and covers the outrage with The London Underground refusing to remove video encouraging people to take cats aboard and tech billionaires doom prepping. David asks Tony what to do with his parents while they visit. Political science professor Dr. Rachel Torres explains that people are more likely to honk at bad drivers with political bumper stickers. Joelle Andres, owner of the world's cutest dog named Bastian, shares the story about rescuing her "talking" dog. Psychology professor Dr. Jessica Lougheed shares her study revealing how sex education fails queer students. Auditory neuroscientist Mercede Erfanian chats about misophonia and how research shows it's linked to other, deeper psychological traits. Work and organization studies professor Dr. Natalia Slutskaya discusses how waste management workers have gone from hero to zero in the public's eyes since the pandemic. Marking professor Dr. Riley Krotz reveals that the perk that motivates employees most of all is free food. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five pt. 1 (10:00) Tony Five pt. 2 (20:00) Dr. Rachel Torres (30:00) Joelle Andres (39:50) Dr. Jessica Lougheed (49:50) Mercede Erfanian (59:50) Dr. Natalia Slutskaya (1:09:50) Dr. Riley Krotz (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 243Carmi Levy: Find My Criminals - October 9, 2025
On It's Time For Technology Time, Carmi Levy covers tech stories of the day, including: Apple's Find My leads cops to thousands of smuggled iPhones; OpenAI's Sora makes disinformation easy; Japan's most popular beer is running low after a cyberattack; and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 242Nathan Radke: The (Bad) Gifts Of Generative AI - October 9, 2025
Professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke joins David for Conspiracy Corner, and discusses how AI videos are going to dramatically shift how we know what's true. Listen to Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices