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Addiction (with Judy Grisel, Ph.D.)
Season 3 Episode 1
Today we're diving into the world of addiction and drug use with Judy Grisel, a behavioral neuroscientist who's been down the road of addiction herself. We'll cover why humans are so drawn to alterin…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Season 3 Is Coming
Season 3 Episode 1
The long wait is nearly over — Season 3 drops on 4/20.Taboo Science is a podcast that answers the questions you’re not allowed to ask. It’s hosted by Ashley Hamer, a science writer and podcaster. Eve…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Butts (with Dr. Jeanne Bovet)
Season 2 Episode 12
Why do we have such big butts? Why does society admire women's butts more than men's? And what does race have to do with all this? Featuring Dr. Jeanne Bovet, senior lecturer at Northumbria Univers…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
Disability (with Emily Ladau)
Season 2 Episode 11
It affects 1 billion people worldwide, so why is disability considered a niche issue? How can we make life easier for people with disabilities? And what does any of this have to do with As Seen on TV…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
Depression (with Dr. Gerard Sanacora)
Season 2 Episode 10
What is depression, really? Do antidepressants actually work? And how can ketamine and psilocybin possibly help? Featuring Gerard Sanacora, director of the Yale Depression Research Program and Co-d…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
Body Hair (with Rebecca Herzig)
Season 2 Episode 9
Why do we remove our body hair? Why do humans have less hair than our primate cousins? And why was Darwin obsessed with beards? Featuring Rebecca Herzig, author of "Plucked: A History of Hair Remov…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
Hormones (with Randi Hutter Epstein, M.D.)
Season 2 Episode 8
They're complex, mysterious, and easy to blame for everything from unexplained symptoms to seemingly superhuman abilities. Find out how we discovered hormones, what they do inside of us, and who's re…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
Critical Race Theory (with Janel George)
Season 2 Episode 7
Are kids really learning critical race theory in class? What IS critical race theory, anyway? And why is it so uncomfortable to talk about race? Featuring Janel George, associate professor of law at …
Published on 4 years, 5 months ago
Money (with Ted Klontz, Ph.D.)
Season 2 Episode 6
Why is it impolite to talk about money? Why are many of us uncomfortable with our own money habits? And how do we change things? Featuring Ted Klontz, Ph.D., director of the Financial Psychology Inst…
Published on 4 years, 5 months ago
Head Transplants (with Dr. Brandy Schillace)
Season 2 Episode 5
Why don't we have head transplants? Why would someone need one? And how much of you is in your head — and how much is everywhere else? Featuring Dr. Brandy Schillace, author of the book “Mr. Humble a…
Published on 4 years, 6 months ago