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Volitional Psychology (PROCRASTINATION) with Dr. Joseph R. Ferrari
Episode 129
“Everyone procrastinates, but not everyone is a procrastinator,” quoth Dr. Joe Ferrari, a charming, hilarious expert on the subject. The research psy…
6 years ago
Cryoseismology (ICEQUAKES) with Celeste Labedz
Episode 128
Glaciers: Where are they? What are they made of? What happens when chunks splinter off into the sea? There are ICEQUAKES? CalTech Cryoseismologist Ce…
6 years ago
Genealogy (FAMILY TREES) with Stephen Hanks
Episode 127
Histories, mysteries, memories and families: it’s time to clamber up our ancestral trees. Author and genealogist Stephen Hanks -- who teaches genealo…
6 years ago
Nephology (CLOUDS) with Rachel Storer
Episode 126
Cumulus! Lenticular! Venti sugar-free stratocumulus stratiformis translucidus undulatus! Those light and fluffy things that hang overhead weigh thous…
6 years, 1 month ago
Diabetology (BLOOD SUGAR) Part 2 with Dr. Mike Natter, MD
Episode 125
Diabetic diabetologist and wonderful person Dr. Mike Natter, MD is back to answer all of your questions about blood sugar, the cost of insulin, pancr…
6 years, 1 month ago
Diabetology (BLOOD SUGAR) Part 1 with Dr. Mike Natter, MD
Episode 124
Your blood sugar can make you happy, moody, sweaty, unconscious and possibly even homicidal. In this episode, Dr. Mike Natter dishes about how blood …
6 years, 1 month ago
Bisonology (BUFFALO) with various bisonologists
Episode 123
Bison bison! Not just something to holler into the sky, but also the scientific name for North America's majestic wild bovines that once roamed the p…
6 years, 1 month ago
Futurology (THE FUTURE) with Rose Eveleth
Episode 122
"The future's not ours to see..." OR IS IT? Professional futurologist Rose Eveleth -- host of the podcast Flash Forward -- endures all kinds of breat…
6 years, 2 months ago
Fearology Pt. 2 (FEAR) with Mary Poffenroth -- Encore Presentation
Episode 121
FEAR. Anxiety. Stress. Dread. It's all the same dang thing, as it turns out. Biologist and fear expert Mary Poffenroth is back to answer your questio…
6 years, 2 months ago
Fearology Pt. 1 (FEAR) with Mary Poffenroth -- Encore Presentation
Episode 120
Every day, your brain tries to save your life by being terrified. Thanks, brain! Also, calm the f*ck down, brain. In 2018, Alie hunted down Mary Poff…
6 years, 2 months ago