The wellness industry makes more money than the pharmaceutical industry. Don't believe me? I didn't believe myself until we spoke with Dr. Bernie Garrett who has a new book The New Alchemists, available on July 29. With a PhD in Information Sci

New Species of Early Humans Discovered! (We Think)

Jul 13th, 2021 18m 12s

A new, relatively intact human skull from China was analyzed recently and the results are.. promising. Some scientists think we found a new species but others aren't so sure. While we wait for the experts to sort this out, let's take a look at

SUMMER BREAK! Let's Revisit the Theory of Evolution (Season 1 Episode 2)

Jul 6th, 2021 27m 13s

We're on summer break this week (plus my brother just got married) so no new episode today. But, next week we're talking again about evolution so we thought this would be a good opportunity to do a quick refresher on the "theory" of evolution.

Plant Myths with Special Guest Dr. Vikram Baliga Host of Planthropology Podcast!

Jun 29th, 2021 39m 4s

I know nothing about plants but luckily I know someone who does! Dr. Baliga is a lecturer at Texas Tech University and is also the host of the (amazing) podcast Plathropology which you can find on any podcast platform or just click the link bel

Introduction to Epigenetics and DNA Expression

Jun 22nd, 2021 24m 11s

This week we're setting up a concept for a future episode. Epigenetics and genetics are complicated topics so we wanted to introduce them now before tackling other myths and misconceptions like DNA alteration and stuff like that!New Pokemon Yo

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500 Follower Bonus Episode: Tips on Making a Podcast

Jun 15th, 2021 38m 30s

We recently hit 500 Followers on Twitter recently and so I promised I would do an episode on making a podcast. Thank you so much to everyone who followed us on social media, we really appreciate the support! We obviously don't have a regular ep

Random Myths Everyone Has Heard But Aren't Actually True

Jun 8th, 2021 23m 21s

Everyone knows these myths but are they true? This week we're talking about myths like bulls hating the color red, women syncing their menstrual cycles, giving babies alcohol for teething, and hair of the dog as a cure for hangovers! They sound

Deepfakes and the Growing Problem of Convincing Misinformation

Jun 1st, 2021 23m 10s

Videos can be really convincing. But what happens when the news report you're watching isn't real? Or the interview you heard about was faked? This isn't a conspiracy theory or something in the distant future. Deepfakes and tampering of videos

Viral COVID Magnet Challenge is a Fail! Plus a Potentially Lethal COVID Cure

May 25th, 2021 21m 45s

There have been some recent changes to CDC guidelines about wearing masks and social distancing. In this episode we provide an update about COVID and some new conspiracy theories and a potentially deadly COVID cure. Be sure to follow expert gui

How Are Scientific Articles Published?

May 18th, 2021 26m 44s

Did you know I'm a published researcher? That's right, I have my name on at least 6 published scientific studies and at least 1 book chapter. So this week, we're going to talk a little bit about the publishing process, review boards, the peer r

Myths Our Moms Told Us Growing Up

May 11th, 2021 25m 36s

This past weekend was Mother's Day here in the US, so we decided what better way to celebrate how great our moms are than by sharing the craziest myths they told us growing up. This week we're talking a lot about lightning, phones, and bats eat

The Origins of the Autism Vaccine Myth with Special Guest Kurt Eichenwald

May 4th, 2021 35m 28s

We always wonder how myths and misconceptions start but in this episode we finally have an answer. We get to speak with Pulitzer Prize finalist and Payne award winner, former senior writer for the New York Times, and author of the book The Big

Even More Food Myths You Probably Believe

Apr 27th, 2021 20m 55s

We have a thing for food so naturally we're talking about even more food myths you probably believe (or at the very least heard). We're talking more about the science behind these myths so there's less of them BUT there's a lot of information b

Do the COVID Vaccines Have Stem Cells in Them? Kind of.

Apr 20th, 2021 26m 14s

Stem cells are a controversial topic but one we think is really important to discuss and understand. There's also reports that the COVID vaccines use stem cells so we thought it was important to provide the details. We also talk about some of t

Is Pregnancy Brain Real or Born from a Myth?

Apr 13th, 2021 18m 11s

It's spring time which means people are reproducing like rabbits! Wait, no. That's actual rabbits. Humans reproduce all year. If you are pregnant, will be soon, or was at some point, you might have experienced pregnancy brain. But is pregnancy

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Spring Break!

Apr 6th, 2021 6m 2s

We're on spring break this week so I figured I'd share some questions that plague me every day. We'll be back next week (Apr 13, 2021) talking about pregnancy brain!New Pokemon YouTube Channel!Check out our brand new merch and score some sw

10 Crazy Science Myths (And One That’s True)

Mar 30th, 2021 21m 23s

There are some wild and crazy science myths out there - some we never heard of. Most of these myths have some outdated science or technology behind them but they’re still believed today. Surprisingly, we did manage to find one that was true and

Is Your Microwave Killing You? No. It's not.

Mar 23rd, 2021 20m

There are a TON of myths surrounding your favorite pizza roll heater: the microwave oven. In this podcast episode we look at some of the more common and pervasive myths and misconceptions like: microwaves remove all the nutrients from food, the

COVID Questions Answered: Vaccine Side Effects, Warm Weather, and More

Mar 16th, 2021 19m 59s

Now that the coronavirus vaccine is being distributed to millions of people, will life return to pre-pandemic conditions? Will we need COVID vaccine booster shots? What about new and emerging side effects. We answer all these questions and more

Would You Eat Laboratory Grown Meat?

Mar 9th, 2021 26m 53s

Laboratory grown meat is coming whether you want it or not. Plant based synthetic meat like Beyond Burger and Impossible Burger are already on the shelves and are a hit! But some people don't buy into the hype and think that lab grown or synthe

Are There Heavy Metals in Baby Food? This Might Surprise You

Mar 2nd, 2021 22m 43s

This is an odd episode for us. Normally, we debunk these types of videos but this time we're debunking something totally different. We're asking the question: is the FDA and food companies keeping us safe? There are videos of metals being in ba

Myths About Your Own Body (the Human Body)

Feb 23rd, 2021 20m 7s

You've lived in your own body for your whole life, but there are tons of things about it you don't know. But then there are things you think you know, but don't actually. In this podcast episode we talk about some of our favorite myths and misc

Stop Searching for Your Soulmate: Myths About Love and Relationships

Feb 16th, 2021 34m 42s

Valentine’s Day was February 14, but just because it already passed doesn’t mean we can’t talk about it! This week, we’re taking a look at some of the most common relationship myths and even giving some of our own past relationship experiences.

Answering Important Questions About the Coronavirus Vaccine

Feb 9th, 2021 22m 32s

The coronavirus vaccine has been given to millions of people in the US already, but many people still have a ton of questions. What happens if I miss a dose? Is it vegan? Why has the rollout been so slow? and many more. This week, we’re address

Is Bigfoot Real? Science Might Have an Answer

Feb 2nd, 2021 25m 52s

There have been over 5,000 Bigfoot sightings in the US. With so many people claiming to have seen it (or one of the many supposed Bigfoots), it's certainly worth looking into. But what does science say about Bigfoot and the now extinct Gigantop