Cris and Sara are once again joined by Sara's brother, Stephen, this time to discuss the ever elusive concept of success. Discussion includes Esther Wojcicki's advice on how to raise successful people, Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development, and reminiscence about Sara and Stephen's upbringing.

Cris and Sara are joined by Sara's brother, Stephen, to ramble on about genetic factors that predispose some people to be incredible athletes. Topics include the case of Castor Semenya, Michael Phelps, Simone Biles, and some of the most controversial athletes throughout history.

Sara and Cris lament over their worst hangovers and look into the causes of hangovers, whether or not the liquors you mix make a difference in preventing hangovers, and the elusive hangover cure.

In honor of Mother’s Day, Cris and Sara research matriarchy in society today, including the difference between matriarchy and matrilineality, the cultural habits of elephants, and fictional kingdoms ruled by women. Our new outro music came from “Internet Archive” which is a database of public domain images, sheet music, audio, video, and software. This specific recording … Continue reading Episode 23: Matriarchal Societies

Cris looks into the philosopher Eubulides and his most famous paradoxes while Sara recovers form Strep Throat.

Cris and Sara explore the world of branding and brand loyalty through discussion on need versus want, popular brand rivalries, and branded language.

Cris and Sara discuss the in-between nature of adolescence! Episode includes conversation regarding the psychology of what makes a teenager a teenager, the history of the emergence of this life stage, and a list of the most influential teens of the last year.

Cris and Sara dive into the loss felt after break-ups, including the way celebrities handle break-ups, podcasts that help in the recovery process, and the best ways to get over a broken relationship.

Sara and Cris take a long, hard look at climate change and tactics to personally reduce our own carbon footprints. Topics discussed include Aldo Leopold and his poetry, the movie "Noah" and its environmental message, and perceptions of young people in the climate change movement.

Cris and Sara dive into the concepts of private property and what human beings can own. Points of interest include the ownership of images, pets, and land, Taylor Swift’s concert policies, and what defines a person.