Episodes

  • Dawn Dines: Safety After You Sip - November 3, 2025

    Dawn Dines: Safety After You Sip - November 3, 2025
    Nov 4 2025
    Dawn Dines from ⁠Stamp Out Spiking⁠ goes over how ⁠two-thirds of spiking victims do not speak out about their experience⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Dr. Eric Kam: Don't Spend What You Don't Have - November 3, 2025

    Dr. Eric Kam: Don't Spend What You Don't Have - November 3, 2025
    Nov 4 2025
    Economics professor ⁠⁠Dr. Eric Kam⁠⁠ hammers home that you shouldn't spend more than you have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Simone Goldberg: Benefits Of Sexual Mindfulness - November 3, 2025

    Simone Goldberg: Benefits Of Sexual Mindfulness - November 3, 2025
    Nov 4 2025
    Clinical psychology researcher ⁠Simone Goldberg⁠ reveals ⁠the interpersonal benefits of sexual mindfulness⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • Dr. Sarah Rugheimer: Halloween Fireballs Now Mean Future Airbursts, Maybe - November 3, 2025

    Dr. Sarah Rugheimer: Halloween Fireballs Now Mean Future Airbursts, Maybe - November 3, 2025
    Nov 4 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • FULL EPISODE: Mars: Wet And Steamy - November 3, 2025

    FULL EPISODE: Mars: Wet And Steamy - November 3, 2025
    Nov 4 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
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Dan Riskin: You're In For A Jelly Sting - November 1, 2025

    Dan Riskin: You're In For A Jelly Sting - November 1, 2025
    Nov 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
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    35 mins
  • Mark Miller: Horror Helps With Uncertainty - October 31, 2025

    Mark Miller: Horror Helps With Uncertainty - October 31, 2025
    Nov 1 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
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    11 mins
  • Dr. Lee Kuhnle: Strange Assassination Attempts Of Castro - October 31, 2025

    Dr. Lee Kuhnle: Strange Assassination Attempts Of Castro - October 31, 2025
    Nov 1 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
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    21 mins