Episodes

  • Cryptid Roundup: Freakish Frog, Three-Legged Terror and More!

    Cryptid Roundup: Freakish Frog, Three-Legged Terror and More!
    Jun 17 2026
    For Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies ⁠Nathan Radke⁠ does a cryptid roundup, telling David about the ⁠Loveland Frog⁠, the ⁠Flatwoods Monster⁠, and the ⁠Enfield Horror⁠. Pre-order Nathan's upcoming book Uncover Up: How to Think Clearly in an Age of Conspiracies here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • The Antisocial Workplace

    The Antisocial Workplace
    Jun 17 2026
    ⁠Aki Ito⁠ from Business Insider explains the rise of ⁠the antisocial workplace⁠ due to AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • Taking a Vacation vs. Attending a Wedding: Messy Money Matters

    Taking a Vacation vs. Attending a Wedding: Messy Money Matters
    Jun 17 2026
    Economics professor ⁠Eric Kam⁠ goes over a messy money matter involving ⁠potentially canceling a trip over a sibling's wedding⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Free-Range vs. Pet Dogs; Data Center Near a Zoo

    Free-Range vs. Pet Dogs; Data Center Near a Zoo
    Jun 17 2026
    Animal welfare consultant ⁠Dr. Holly Molinaro⁠⁠ covers free-ranging dogs vs. pet dogs and ⁠the proposed data center near the Nashville Zoo that's sparking heavy pushback⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • The Fake AI Sci-Fi Thriller

    The Fake AI Sci-Fi Thriller
    Jun 17 2026
    Reporter ⁠Dan Whateley⁠ discusses ⁠the $500K sci-fi thriller starring AI actors he watched, and how it made him feel something real for a moment⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Can Meditation Make Your Brain Younger?

    Can Meditation Make Your Brain Younger?
    Jun 17 2026
    Neurology professor ⁠Dr. Brandon Westover⁠ reveals how ⁠advanced meditation techniques are linked to younger brain age during sleep⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • FULL EPISODE: Monster Is Pooh-Poohed! - June 16, 2026

    FULL EPISODE: Monster Is Pooh-Poohed! - June 16, 2026
    Jun 17 2026
    Aki Ito from Business Insider explains the rise of the antisocial workplace due to AI. Neurology professor Dr. Brandon Westover reveals how advanced meditation techniques are linked to younger brain age during sleep. Reporter Dan Whateley discusses the $500K sci-fi thriller starring AI actors he watched, and how it made him feel something real for a moment. Animal welfare consultant Dr. Holly Molinaro⁠ covers free-ranging dogs vs. pet dogs and the proposed data center near the Nashville Zoo that's sparking heavy pushback. For Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke does a cryptid roundup, telling David about the Loveland Frog, the Flatwoods Monster, and the Enfield Horror. (Pre-order Nathan's upcoming book Uncover Up: How to Think Clearly in an Age of Conspiracies here.) Economics professor Eric Kam goes over a messy money matter involving potentially canceling a trip over a sibling's wedding. Clinical psychologist Frederik Wienicke outlines how antidepressants and talk therapy show similar results, but medication leads in severe depression cases. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:05) Aki Ito (10:00) Dr. Brandon Westover (20:00) Dan Whateley (30:00) Dr. Holly Molinaro (39:50) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (49:50) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (59:50) Eric Kam (1:09:50) Frederik Wienicke (1:19:04) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Where Are All the Sex Bots?

    Where Are All the Sex Bots?
    Jun 16 2026
    Business news reporter ⁠Henry Chandonnet⁠ explains how ⁠in the 2010s we were promised sex robots by now, yet they're nowhere to be found⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins