Podcast Episodes

NST Mailbag: Taking photos in movie theaters (& more)

Episode 16

This week, we tackle movie theater photographers, black coffee, dirty jeans, trebuchets, and more as we answer questions submitted by listeners.

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Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Why does Dasani water taste like that?

Episode 15

This week, we investigate a shocking conspiracy theory that might explain why Dasani stands out among the titans of bottled water, with the help of water sommelier Martin Riese and Tap Score CEO John…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Why don't men ask follow up questions?

Episode 14

It’s been known for years now that men aren’t the best at asking follow-up questions on dates with women. But a more specific version of this phenomenon has emerged: men aren’t even asking other men …

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Why are headlights so bright?

Episode 13

This week, we look into why car headlights seem like they've gotten so much brighter in recent years than they used to be. And, is there any hope for a shift back to a more reasonable brightness leve…

Published on 7 months ago

Should schools ban phones?

Episode 12

This week, we take a look into a rather divisive issue: school cell phone bans. With more and more states introducing legislature to ban mobile devices in schools, we take a look at the cases for and…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Can you cure picky eating? (w/ Search Engine)

Episode 11

In collaboration with our friends at Search Engine, we seek to find a cure for Manny's deep aversion to seafood, for the sake of our friendship.

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Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Should men sit when they pee?

Episode 10

This week, we bravely interrogate the male practice of standing while peeing. Why do we do it? And why stand when you can sit? We speak with urologist Gerald collins to find out if there are any hidd…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Are suburban dogs happier than city dogs?

Episode 9

On this week’s episode we tackle a question Devan has been grappling with while living with a dog in the city: Are suburban dogs happier than city dogs? To find out, we spoke with one of the leading …

Published on 8 months ago

Is Letterboxd ruining movies?

Episode 8

Letterboxd is a great tool for keeping track of movies and seeing what your friends and others are watching. But does constant logging, rating, and reviewing actually help us enjoy films? To find out…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Is it OK to wear outside clothes on your bed?

Episode 7

On this week’s episode, we tackle our first listener-submitted question: is it OK to wear outside clothes on your bed? Everyone has strong opinions, but what does the science say? We speak with micro…

Published on 9 months ago