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Each week Greg and Mitch of AsapSCIENCE explain the science behind a controversial subject. They use studies, recent research and anecdotes to keep you entertained while *BAM* simultaneously LEARNING! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Doppelgangers: Does Everyone Have One?
Today we are talking about Doppelgangers. The German word for double Goer. Are there people out there, on this planet that look just like you. Statistically, scientifically, what is going on with the concept of people looking the same!What did we learn this week? 7:58Tea and Tea leaves 8:05How do you feel about reaching out to a friend you haven't spoken to in a while 11:48Studytime: 16:23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
53:1920/07/2022
Gout: It's On The Rise (And GREG HAS IT)
Today we are talking about gout. A disease you probably believed was for old medieval men and yet, Greg has it! we're going to talk about what it is, why it's on the rise right now. Particularly in millennials. We're going to talk about Greg's and how he deals with it.What did we learn this week? 6:41 How we can give up our alliance on Russian oil 10:30Trying more skills can make you more successful 18:13Studytime: 25:24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
56:2813/07/2022
Abortion: The Science and Statistics
Today we are talking about science, statistics and the real information surrounding abortion. With what happened in the states with Roe vs Wade getting overturned, we thought it would be a good time to reinvestigate what science and actual data has to say about what happened. What did we learn this week? 4:53Dyslexia affects upwards of 20% of the population 5:03In the 1960s stewardess on airlines had lots of rules and regulations 11:11 Studytime: 18:58 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:06:4006/07/2022
Why Are Some People Gay? And Other Queer Science #PRIDE
Happy pride everyone! Today we are talking about all things queer and gay. We're going to be talking about the science of why some people are gay. Is there a gay gene? We're also going to talk about what we physiologically did to our bodies this weekend at pride in Toronto, because we experimented with a lot of things!!https://www.microdose.com/ Code SIDENOTEWhat did we learn this week? 3:04Your dog can see way more in their peripheral than you 4:12Your eyes have two modes 8:27Studytime: 15:55 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
53:4929/06/2022
Body Dysmorphia: Is It On The Rise?
Today we are talking about Body Dysmorphia. What is it? How is it diagnosed? Is it on the rise? Is it actually more popular in men than women? There’s a lot of science behind the physiology of what it means.What did we learn this week? 8:29How your brain controls the symptoms of your sickness 8:40How stress impacts your body 12:29Studytime: 18:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:06:2222/06/2022
Sunscreen: How Bad Is It?
Today we're talking about sunscreen and summer. And we're going to be discussing what happens when you get a sunburn? How sunscreen actually works and whether or not its bad for you, should we be worried about what is in sunscreen? What did we learn this week? 17:16retro reflection 17:42Scallops are just the muscles that help open the scallop 21:28Studytime: 27:54 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:23:1715/06/2022
Always Tired? Scientific Tips To Help!!
https://melscience.com/sBHo/Today we are talking about feeling tired. Do you always feel tired? because I know I do. We're going to be going over the top sort of fact research tips around feeling more energized and less lethargic during the day. As well as getting in to sleep deprivation and what that does to your body and your brain!What did we learn this week? 3:17Between 2017 and 2019 over 1 Million youth became daily nicotine users 4:14White tailed deer get Covid 9:07Studytime 14:34 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:04:0008/06/2022
Foreskin: To Cut Or Not To Cut?
Today we are talking about foreskin. We're talking about why people get circumcised, should it happen? Does foreskin effect your sexual intenseness. What did we learn this week? 5:36Children with same sex parents 6:01Biking is the closest thing to flying humans will get in our lifetime 10:47Studytime: 18:26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
54:4101/06/2022
Consciousness: Where Does It Come From?
Today we are talking about consciousness because well its your and my life! If you're listening right now you have consciousness. We are going to be talking about the science behind it, what's going on in your brain, and this new interesting theory of how it actually works. Also do animals have it?What did we learn this week? 7:21Why your eyes get red and itchy when your sleep deprived 7:45Diet related green-house gas emissions from the US have fallen 35% 12:11Studytime:17:58 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:00:5225/05/2022
Horny? The Science of Sexual Arousal!
Today we are talking about Horniness! Getting Horny. What is happening in your brain? Why do some people get hornier than other people? And how does Horniness effect your decision making! (NSFW)What did I learn this week? 3:19Ibuprofen use and chronic pain 3:39How the voice in your head can reduce stress 10:20Studytime:15:41 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:01:5518/05/2022
Migraines: The Insane Brain Science
Today we are talking about the most common brain disease in the world migraines! We're going to explain what they, what triggers them, how you can cope with them and how we can understand up to date scientific concepts of the brain in order to live with this gosh dang thing!What did we learn this week? 5:37Should you sleep in the same bed as your partner? 7:04The inside of cells 12:13Studytime:18:34 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
58:3604/05/2022
Birding: How To Get Started
Today we are talking about Bird watching. We are going to explain why it makes you happier, how to do it, how to get started as a beginner and essentially how to change your life because truly this is a hobby I picked up two years ago and I've never been happier in my gosh dang life!!What did we learn this week? 4:06Emotions are the brains response to predicting what's going to happen 5:12Let's play a game!! 15:02 Studytime: 19:45 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:13:2920/04/2022
ChapStick: Does It Even Work?
Today we are talking about LIP CHAP! Gunna make those lips nice and plump. The question is though... Does it even work? If it does, how does it work? or is there a potential that it's worse for you to use it in the first place? You might be better off keeping those lips nice and clean.What did we learn this week? 8:18Scientists have taken spiderwebs and turned them into music 10:19People are working way more hours now that we work from home 15:20Studytime: 19:48 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
49:4913/04/2022
GHB: The New Dangerous Gay Drug
Today we are talking about GHB. If you don't know about this its a relatively new drug used in party circles. particularly popular in the gay community, but it is also the date rape drug. So TW about today. We are going to be talking about drug use but also relating it to sexual abuse and also why people are even choosing to do this drug in the first place. What did we learn this week? 5:55Sneezing 6:10A magnetic turd that could help human digestion 11:33Studytime: 16:00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48:1506/04/2022
Bodybuilding: Healthy Habit Or Toxic Trait? Ft Paul Hynes
Today we are talking about bodybuilding with my literal body building coach aka my fitness coach. We're going to be learning about what bodybuilding is compared to power lifting, compared to Olympic lifting. We're going to be talking about tones of fitness advice and going over some really cool research on the exact amount of strength training you should be doing in a week to optimize yourself!What did we learn this week? 5:18The more you change your location in a day helps to improve your mental health 6:15Elephants in Mozambique are becoming more and more tusk less 10:48Studytime: 12:58 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:13:0830/03/2022
Douching: Is It Dangerous?
Today we are talking about douching, this episode is NSFW. It will be fun and educational. We're going to be talking about vaginal douching and anal douching. whether they're good for you, safe for you, whether they impact STI's and our thoughts on them!What did we learn this week? 2:21Human impact on earth 3:12Public Salaries 5:50Studytime:12:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46:5023/03/2022
Time Management: How To Get Better
Today we are talking about time management, we're going to look at how different cultures perceive time management. Scientific tips to get better at it and where do our skills towards time come from.What Did We Learn This Week? 7:52The perception of time 7:58Affection from dogs is ACTUALLY medicinal 11:30Studytime: 13:33 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
51:2616/03/2022
Toxic Positivity: How bad Is It?
Today we are talking about toxic positivity, we'll be evaluating exactly what it is, how bad it is or isn't for you and when positivity can actually be a good thing.What did we learn this week? 5:07Do you think before you die your life flashes before your eyes 5:18Covid-19 Vaccination stats 10:22Studytime: 14:27 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
58:0709/03/2022
Armpits: The Science Of Stink
Today we are talking about armpits. Why do they smell? is their a future where our armpit sweat is actually going to help us define disease and health? an does deodorant actually work people!!What did we learn this week? 4:36Gas stoves are actually really bad for the environment 4:43Would you want to live in one of the happiest places on earth 7:17Studytime: 13:36 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
57:2802/03/2022
The Placebo Effect: Can It Cure You?
Today we're talking about the placebo effect. We're going to be going over what actually happens in the brain when you're experiencing the placebo, How you can actually use it in your life, take it to your advantage and whether or not micro dosing shrooms is just a placebo effect.What did we learn this week? 4:02The impact of money on school 4:15The Pterosaur that lived alongside dinosaurs 8:13Studytime: 13:55 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
51:3323/02/2022
Chewing: Healthy Habit or Dangerous Vice?
Today we are talking about chewing also known as mastication. We're going to talk about whether it actually increases your ability to feel full, is there a reason why we hater the sound of chewing? and is chewing gum good or bad for thine body?What did we learn this week? 3:33How your consciousness works with images 4:14How to add 10 years to your life expectancy 6:40Studytime: 21:42 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
53:3616/02/2022
Vaccine Misinformation: Everything You Need To Know!
Today we are talking about Vaccine Misinformation and the mRNA Vaccines with Anna Blakney, an incredible bio medical engineer, who can explain to you exactly how these vaccines work, and also give us the right stuff we need to know in order to understand how to deal with vaccine hesitancy.What did we learn this week: 1:54There are two words that can change how much you enjoy a cookie 2:09How Pileated Woodpeckers know where to find food 9:12Studytime: 12:52 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
59:5509/02/2022
Fecal Transplants: Can Poo Save Us?
Today we are talking about fecal transplants, taking poo from someone and putting it in someone else. We're going to talk about how this can help with depression, cancer, aging and also just like why poop from someone else could help your life in the future.What did we learn this week? 5:45How is TikTok impacting your brain 5:55T-Cell mediated immune response to Covid19 9:07Studytime: 13:10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47:0502/02/2022
Fetishes: Are They Normal?
Today we're talking about fetishes. We'll be talking about where they come from, what's going on in your brain, the main theories behind why fetishes develop, as well as the most common fetishes in society maybe yours will be on the list.What did we learn this week? 4:52The best way to eat Broccoli for the best health benefits 5:51Disordered Cosmos- What happened minutes after the "Big Bang" 14:40Studytime:19:36 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
59:3126/01/2022
Resolutions: How To keep Them
Today we are talking about resolutions. We'll be talking about why the new year is intense and sucks a lot of the time, as well as whether or not resolutions work and what you can do from a phycological perspective to make them more effectively. What did we learn this week? 5:28Students mental health through Covid19 7:00Turkey vultures 12:17Studytime: 19:58 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:4319/01/2022
Antigen Tests: WTF Are They?!
Today we are talking about rapid antigen tests. What are they? On a molecular level how do they work? Are they less affective for Omicron? and essentially just everything you need to know about these things that are now a huge part of our gosh darn lives.What did we learn this week? 4:41 Quitting smoking and weight gain 5:00Little piggy makes you have sensitive feet 12:14Studytime: 18:12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
56:1412/01/2022
The James Webb Space Telescope: Everything You Need To Know!!!
Today we are talking about the James Webb Space Telesecope! Which personally I think is one of the most important space ventures of our lifetime. We're talking to Sarah Gallagher, who is a science advisor for the Canadian space agency but most importantly she's a professor of astronomy who will actually be able to explain to us something WAY above our pay grade.What did we learn this week: 1:42First ever major meta analysis on the impact of micro plastics in our diets 1:55This telescope will be able to look 13.5 billions years in to the past 11:08Studytime 15:42 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
49:1622/12/2021
Brain Fog And Depersonalization
Today we are talking about brain fog. What it is, what you can do about it, how its related to covid19, as well as depersonalization. What happens to your body during derealization.What did we learn this week? 2:52How brain mapping works 4:03If you picture anything in the room around you, you can imagine what it feels like in your mouth 8:33Zoom fatigue 9:23Studytime:15:39 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47:2115/12/2021
Protein Powder: Is It Dangerous?
Today we are talking about protein powder. We're gunna talk about the science of what's inside them, the dangers of them, are they regulated? and also how to tell if you're being ripped off by the actual protein content. It's a controversial subject and we are here to make it make sense.What did we learn this week: 4:09How flexing can change your body 5:29Nutmeg was so valuable it could buy you a full ship 10:21Humans develop ass hole first: 14:00Studytime: 14:58 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
51:3808/12/2021
Vegans: Why Do People Make Fun Of Them?
Today we are talking about Vegans. We're going to be having a chat about peoples perception on them and why some people maybe a lot of people don't like them. But we are also going to be taking about the health benefits. What happens to your body, what happens to aging and is there correlations to anxiety and depression when it comes to veganism.What did we learn this week? 2:56Updates in the pandemic 3:25The reason Homo sapiens took out the Neanderthals is because of dogs 7:06In America kids between 4 and 7 years old, 40% of them think that Hot dogs, Bacon and Hamburgers come from plants 11:12Studytime: 16:47 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
54:2401/12/2021
Eating Ass: Is It Safe? (NSFW)
Today we are talking about Analingus or tossing thine salad. If there are any kids in the car or around its NOT for them. Its a sexual health episode. We are going to explain the science of why it feels so good. why some people might not like it, why it could potentially be dangerous and the history of where it all came from.What Did We Learn This Week: 4:47There is enough oxygen on the moon to keep billions of people alive for 100 thousand years 4:45HEPA filters in hospital wards are reducing the transmission of SARS CoV2 10:15Studytime: 14:11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:00:0724/11/2021
Alcoholism: Do We All Have It?
Today we are talking about alcoholism. We're going to explain why this outdated term may mean we all are one! We are also going to explain what alcohol does to your body and what happens when you quit alcohol Just essentially talk about something I think we all need to talk about in a culture that loves to drink!What did we learn this week 6:02How often do you think people are thinking of you? 6:22What happens to people who rebuild cities etc after they've been devastated from climate change effects 11:36Studytime 17:03 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
58:0110/11/2021
Making A TV Show: Is It Hell?
Today we are talking about making a DANG Tv show! Stream 'Shut It Off ASAP' on YouTube. We're going to talk about all the things that we learned. Whether or not this experience is truly hell and give you some very interesting scientific insight in to how you make a science show.What Did Learn This Week? 8:22In the last 3000 years the human brain began to shrink 8:56How the size of your car effects the climate crisis 12:22Studytime: 19:21 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:00:1903/11/2021
Sleep Paralysis And Night Terrors Ft Dr. Baland Jalal
This week we are talking to a famed neuroscientist and expert from Harvard Dr. Baland Jalal. He's going to talk us through what sleep paralysis actually is. As well as what's actually going on in the body and brain and how we interact with dreams.What Did We Learn This Week: 7:35The first time fire ants came to America 8:01How intermittent fasting affects life span in mice 11:30Studytime: 15:15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:07:1327/10/2021
Massage Therapy: Does It Do Anything?
Today we are talking about MASSAGE THERAPY. Is it helpful? Can it help you with physical pain? Can it help you to recover quicker after working out? All these reasons we might be doing it. Lets look at the science because BAM there's some controversy!https://link.chtbl.com/degrees?sid=podcast.SHOWNAMEWhat Did We Learn This Week 4:16What Is The Citric Acid Cycle? 6:03Dog DNA proves arctic people had trade networks all over the world 8:27Studytime: 15:10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
54:3820/10/2021
Self Control: How Do You Create It?
This week we are talking about self control! Is it Genetic? How does it affect your day to day life? and is it related to gaming and technology. We will also talk our relationship with self control and how you can improve on it.What Did We Learn This Week? 2:00What is a poo transplant? 3:16What years of your life are considered the best? 8:10Studytime: 12:31 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48:3513/10/2021
Eco Anxiety: What Do We Do About It?
This week we are talking about ECO ANXIETY! We'll discuss what exactly eco anxiety is, what we can do about it and if it can change the world! Is Eco anxiety a good or bad thing and how to use it to our advantage.What Did We Learn This Week? 3:36How vegans/vegetarians are perceived 4:10Potatoes have more chromosomes than humans 10:09The Chinese government is trying to shift to using more potatoes over using rice 10:50Studytime: 14:20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
43:4806/10/2021
Midlife Crisis: What Happens To Your Brain!
This week we will be discussing the ever dreaded MIDLIFE CRISIS. What science has to say about your brain in a midlife crisis, what your brain looks like in a midlife crisis and the fact that humans are not the only species to experience this!!What Did We Learn This Week: 2:46What is Viral Load: 4:20Viagra prices dropping in Sweden has seen a decrease in Suicide rates 6:38Studytime:13:49 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:3129/09/2021
Schools Should Start Later: This Is WHY!
This week will discuss the importance of sleep and why having a good nights sleep is actually important and not just a myth. We will also be discussing school start times and why they should start later. What the benefits would be IF schools started later and the impact this would have on young people.What Did We Learn This Week: 4:01Bitcoin is actually causing so much waste 5:4290 % of economical coal reserves must be left in the ground to reach international climate change goals 7:55Studytime:14:26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
53:3222/09/2021
Red Heads: Are We Freaks Of Nature
This week we are talking about something V personal... RED HEADS! I love being a red head but lets discuss what causes red hair and the genetic makeup of someone with red hair. Also Red Heads are basically superhero's because I swear we do not feel pain, like seriously. So I guess the real question becomes are we freaks of nature or just really frickin cool?!What did we learn this week? 1:48Cockatoos can open trash cans! 3:05Bats are basically flying foxes 5:36Do you choke under pressure? 6:20Studytime: 13:12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
50:4015/09/2021
Solar Panels: Will They Save Us?
This week we are talking about SOLAR PANELS! We recently had Solar panels installed on our house, so we wanted to discuss how solar energy can have a huge impact on the climate crisis. We'll also chat about our experience so far living with solar energy and our thoughts on it.What did we learn this week 3:10Sitting Can Kill You 3:41Ink Could be Used to Generate Electricity 7:44Studytime:14:20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48:0308/09/2021
Porn: Does it change your brain?
This episode we will discuss porn and the effects it can have on your brain. As well as how to understand your relationship with porn. Is it healthy/unhealthy and does the accessibility of porn affect the younger generations.What did we learn this Week 4:31Some countries prefer male babies over female babies?!? 5:08There are 4 types of cannabis plants according to science 8:06Studytime: 13:25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
59:1101/09/2021
Phone Addiction: The effects of smartphones on your brain
This episode we're talking about something we all seem to be addicted to... PHONES. We'll discuss the effects our phones have on us and our brains as well as our experience taking a cellphone 'vacation' while on vacation.What did we learn this week 3:11Scientists were able to study a 2400 year old gut 3:485% of the worlds powerplants produce 73% of electricity emissions 7:41Studytime: 13:52 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47:0025/08/2021
Farm Life: bugs, night terrors and midnight smoke alarms
We've been SO busy and learnt so much!! We decided to dedicate this episode to catching you up on everything that's been going on with us! We'll talk about filming, what life is like living on a farm and how we are feeling about Covid 19What Did We Learn This Week?.You Can EAT Cattails 1:21When is the best time to forage?! 5:11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
50:2628/07/2021
Failure: how to overcome it! ft. Kendra Hill
Tea is SPILLED in this episode with our manager Kendra Hill all about the fear of failure. She analyses us deeply to the core in this episode and we share some super interesting science on what causes our fear of failure. Sit back, relax, and enjoy what is essentially a therapy session between Mitch and Kendra!What Did We Learn This Week? 2:35 The ONE Good Thing About COVID-19! 6:28 98% of Human Experience Has Never Been Written Down?!12:19 Studytime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:18:1221/07/2021
Botox: why injecting poison works!
I know we all love thinking about AGEING, so today we are talking about BOTOX! We’ll be exploring what it actually is, how it effects your face (or wherever else you’re putting it!), as well as ageing, why that happens to your body, and some groundbreaking research around the subject!What Did We Learn This Week? 4:00 This Tiny Creature Can Exist Between Life and Death?! 7:20 98% Of the Mass of Most Living Organisms Are Only Made of 6 Elements?!11:40 Studytime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
56:3414/07/2021
Dinosaurs: did they have penises? ft. Dustin Growick
Today’s episode is about DINOSAURS! We’re joined by dino expert Dustin Growick to talk about dinosaur penises, why some dinosaurs are so large and others so small, and of course, we have to talk about BIRDS! Are birds dinosaurs? Yes. Yes, they are. We are surrounded by dinosaurs. HOW COOL!What Did We Learn This Week?5:38 Why Certain Sounds TRIGGER You! 10:38 We Consume a Full Credit Card a Year in Microplastic?!Studytime: 18:48 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:08:2907/07/2021
Farts: How to decrease them!
Greg has a flatulence PROBLEM, so we’ve decided to dedicate this episode to exploring why he can’t stop farting. We’ll talk about what causes farts, why some are smellier than others, and how to reduce your farts! Listen up, our farty friends! What Did We Learn This Week? 2:54 What ARE Numbers?! 8:42 Can Humans Use Echolocation?!12:26 Studytime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
51:0830/06/2021
The Science of Less ft. Leidy Klotz
Today we are talking about the science of less or the science of subtraction with expert on the subject Leidy Klotz! He’s an amazing researcher, on the front page of Nature Magazine, and he’s going to teach us about how getting rid of things is a better way to solve our problems! What Did We Learn This Week?:55 Laughing Gas Can Treat Depression?! 5:27 Sugar and Fried Foods Can Lead to Gut Disease?!10:57 Studytime4:00 This Tiny Creature Can Exist Between Life and Death?! 7:20 98% Of the Mass of Most Living Organisms Are Only Made of 6 Elements?! 11:40 Studytime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
58:5323/06/2021
Hobbies: do they change your brain?
Whether it’s reading, birdwatching, painting, or stargazing, we all have a hobby. In this week’s episode, we discuss what happens in the brain when you’re doing a hobby, their impact on your mental health, and the difference between scientific and artistic creativity. What Did We Learn This Week?2:35 Scientists Are Killing Off Female Mosquitos! 9:28 Trees Can Fart?! Studytime: 14:00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
52:3316/06/2021