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Harry Situation

Harry Situation

By: Harry Rogue
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 Welcome to Harry Situation - a fact-based podcast where curiosity leads the way. No opinions, no agendas - just real research on the topics shaping our lives. From medicine to media, history to hype, we break it all down so you don’t have to. If you're tired of noise and just want the truth-this is your show.Harry Rogue Social Sciences
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  • Bean There, Brewed That: Sipping Truths About Coffee

    Bean There, Brewed That: Sipping Truths About Coffee
    Aug 20 2025
    Bean There, Brewed That: Sipping Truths about Coffee dives into the fascinating world of coffee - from its legendary origins in Ethiopia to its survival through world wars, the science of caffeine, global coffee cultures, and how to brew the perfect cup. Facts, myths, health benefits, and a dash of humor - served fresh for curious minds.ReferencesHistory of Coffee – Britannica Coffee: The Drink That Changed the World – UC Irvine The Surprising Myth of Coffee’s Origin – Steeped Coffee Coffee Timing and Health Benefits – NHLBI Why Drinking Coffee Can Benefit Your Health – BBC Reel New Study Suggests Coffee May Lead to Longer, Healthier Life – TodayMushroom Coffee Benefits – Medical News TodayCoffee, Caffeine, and Behavioral Control – NewsweekCaffeine Increases Brain Complexity During Sleep – NatureCaffeine Changes Brain Structure – New AtlasCaffeine Increases Brain Complexity – News MedicalCoffee May Protect Brain Health in People with AFib – News9Does Coffee Stunt Growth? – GoodRxCoffee and Growth Myth – The RoasterieCoffee Myths – WiredDebunking Coffee Myths – Times of IndiaCoffee Myths – Science FocusHydration and Coffee Myths – URMC RochesterTurkish Coffee Culture – Food & WineCoffee in WWII Rations – HistoryThe True History of Irish Coffee – KQEDFlat Red Coffee – Perfect Daily GrindSpanish Coffee History – Coffee or DieCoffee Facts & Health – Harvard Nutrition SourceCaffeine Benefits & Myths – Case Western DailyStarbucks Sunsera Blend Light Roast – Food & WineBest Espresso Beans – Taste of HomeThird Wave Coffee Culture – EaterTypes of Coffee – The HealthyCoffee and Hydration – Everyday HealthCoffee Preferences – KDHL RadioCaffeine and the Heart – AdventHealthCoffee and Heart Health – Everyday HealthBetter Cup of Coffee – Penn TodayTop Coffee-Drinking Countries – Times of IndiaWho Drinks the Most Coffee – Tasting TableMake Great Coffee with Fewer Beans – New ScientistPerfect Pour-Over Coffee – USA TodaySecret to Perfect Pour-Over Coffee – SmithsonianMake Coffee Stronger – SciTech DailyCoffee Business & Prices – BBCColumbia’s Sustainable Coffee – World Economic ForumBrazil Agriculture – BritannicaThe Future of Coffee – AgFunder NewsGlobal Coffee Production 2024 – Visual CapitalistCoffee Exporting Countries – Statista[US Tariffs on Coffee – Daily Coffee News](https://dailycoffeenews.com/2025/04/03/here-are-the-new-us-tariffs-on-major-coffee
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  • Oops, I Forgot: The Science Behind Brain Farts

    Oops, I Forgot: The Science Behind Brain Farts
    Aug 9 2025
    In this episode of Harry Situation, we dive deep into the mind to explore the fascinating (and often frustrating) world of memory. Why do we forget the small stuff - like where we put our keys - and sometimes the big stuff- like birthdays? From the impact of age, stress, and sleep deprivation to how our brain prioritizes what it wants to remember, we uncover the science behind it all.We’ll also talk about ways to improve memory, from brain-boosting foods to cognitive exercises, and even the fun of mnemonic devices. Plus, is AI enhancing or erasing our memories? We explore how technology is shaping the future of human cognition. Oh, and just for fun, we take a detour into the world of memory crystals—because, why not?Don’t miss this episode, filled with humor, facts, and a touch of sarcasm, as we explore what happens when your brain says, ‘I forgot.’ Tune in now!ReferencesBrown University. (2025, February 24). Working memory. Retrieved from https://www.brown.edu/news/2025-02-24/working-memoryCNN. (2025, June 10). Forgetful? 5 tips to improve your memory and wellness. Retrieved from https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/10/health/forgetful-remembering-better-memory-wellnessCornell University. (2022). New study reveals where memory fragments are stored. Retrieved from https://news.weill.cornell.eduEveryday Health. (2025). Brain exercises for memory. Retrieved from https://www.everydayhealth.comForbes. (2025). The AI entrepreneur augmenting human memory. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.comHarvard University. (2025). Tracking precisely how learning memories are formed. Harvard Gazette. Retrieved from https://news.harvard.eduJohns Hopkins Medicine. (2025). Inside the science of memory. Retrieved from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.orgJournal of Neuroscience. (2025). How the brain links related memories formed close in time. Retrieved from https://www.jneurosci.org/content/45/31/e0158252025Medical Xpress. (2025, July). Key neurophysiological mechanism in human memory. Retrieved from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07-key-neurophysiological-mechanism-human-memory.htmlMedical Xpress. (2025, July). Brain ‘silent neurons’ may explain why we forget. Retrieved from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07-brain-unattended-neuronal-silent-hypothesis.htmlNayanikabiswas. (2025). Engrams: The physical representation of memory in the brain. Retrieved from https://nayanikabiswas.medium.comSmithsonian Magazine. (2025). In case humans go extinct, this memory crystal will store our genome for billions of years. Retrieved from https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/in-case-humans-go-extinct-this-memory-crystal-will-store-our-genome-for-billions-of-years-180985114/Time. (2025). Memory issues: Red flags and what they mean. Retrieved from https://time.com/7280005/memory-issues-red-flags/The Atlantic. (2012, December). Amnesia and the self that remains when memory is lost. Retrieved from https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/12/amnesia-and-the-self-that-remains-when-memory-is-lost/266662/USA Memory Championship. (2025). Memory competitions and techniques. Retrieved from https://www.usamemorychampionship.comWIONews. (2025). 6 ways Elon Musk’s Neuralink could transform humans into superhumans. Retrieved from https://www.wionews.com
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  • Fungus Among Us : From Caveman Cures to Cosmic Trips

    Fungus Among Us : From Caveman Cures to Cosmic Trips
    Jul 31 2025
    Episode 3 – Fungus Among UsFrom Ötzi the Iceman’s 5,000-year-old mushroom pouch to futuristic fungal tech aboard the International Space Station, this episode of Harry Situation dives into the weird, wild world of mushrooms. Why do some people hate them? What makes them magical? And how are they shaping the future of medicine, space travel, and mental health?Host Harry Rogue unpacks the science, the stigma, and the spongy truth behind fungi. With peer-reviewed facts, a bit of humor, and zero mycologist credentials.Spoiler: mushrooms are way more than pizza toppings.ReferencesBBC Earth. (2024). Fungi for the future. https://www.bbcearth.com/news/fungi-for-the-futureBusiness Insider. (2025). Space nutritionist: Mushrooms as superfood in space. https://www.businessinsider.com/space-nutritionist-mushrooms-superfood-nasa-study-spacex-mars-travel-2025-3FactRetriever. (2023). 50 fascinating mushroom facts. https://www.factretriever.com/mushroom-factsUSU Extension. (n.d.). Why some people dislike mushrooms. https://extension.usu.edu/createbetterhealth/blog/mushroomshttps://www.factretriever.com/mushroom-factsFoodPrint. (n.d.). Mushrooms. https://foodprint.org/real-food/mushrooms/GlowHub. (2024). 11 of the wildest mushroom facts you'll ever hear. https://glowhub.com/blogs/news/11-of-the-wildest-mushroom-facts-you-ll-ever-hearJustice.gov. (2003). Psilocybin. National Drug Intelligence Center. https://www.justice.gov/archive/ndic/pubs6/6038/index.htmJRE #2347. (2024). The Joe Rogan Experience [Podcast episode]. Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/episode/075arN1YTBWleB5cub5KVTNational Forests. (n.d.). Fun facts about mushrooms. https://www.nationalforests.org/blog/fun-facts-about-mushroomsNature. (2020). Nutritional and medicinal value of mushrooms. Scientific Reports, 10, Article 59282. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-59282-yNPR. (2024). Drug busts of 'magic mushrooms' went way up in recent years. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/02/06/1229298615/psilocybin-magic-mushrooms-drug-bustNorthSpore. (2024). How fungi can support life in space. https://northspore.com/blogs/the-black-trumpet/how-fungi-can-support-life-in-spaceOneEarth. (2024). The future is fungi. https://www.oneearth.org/the-future-is-fungi/RAND Corporation. (2024). Magic mushrooms and policy: Latest research on psychedelics. https://www.rand.org/news/press/2024/06/27.htmlScientific American. (2024). Restrictions on psilocybin are easing as research ramps up. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/restrictions-on-psilocybin-magic-mushrooms-are-easing-as-research-ramps-upSciencedirect. (2018). Edible mushrooms: Improving health and disease resistance. Industrial Crops and Products, 122, 574–581. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0924224418302103Swinburne University. (2024). Swinburne-led fungi experiment blasts off to the ISS. https://www.swinburne.edu.au/news/2024/08/swinburne-led-fungi-experiment-blasts-off-to-the-international-space-stationUC San Diego Today. (2024). Unregulated sales of a toxic and hallucinogenic mushroom endanger public health. https://today.ucsd.edu/story/unregulated-sales-of-a-toxic-and-hallucinogenic-mushroom-endanger-public-healthWikipedia. (2025). Medicinal uses of fungi. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medicinal_uses_of_fungiNew York Times. (1998). Lessons in Iceman’s Prehistoric Medicine Kit. https://www.nytimes.com/1998/12/08/science/lessons-in-iceman-s-prehistoric-medicine-kit.htmlSeacoast Online. (2009). Iceman’s mushrooms key in understanding ancient medicine. https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/lifestyle/2009/02/11/iceman-s-mushrooms-key-in/52100922007/StoneAgeMan. (n.d.). Hoof Fungus and the Iceman. https://stoneageman.com/hoof-fungus/
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